We offer visa sponsorship for our Graduate roles, which will be discussed at later stages with candidates.
For our Internship programmes, you must hold the right to work in the region you are applying for at the time of application.
For most roles, we can’t expedite applications on an individual basis because our interview timelines are set. However, please let us know if you’re at the end of another process and we’ll try to put your interview on the earliest available date.
If you are applying to one of our Quant Researcher programmes and have an upcoming deadline, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your timeline where possible.
No, you must submit your application via the Maven website. In order to ensure we have the relevant application information for you, unfortunately we are unable to review applications sent via email. It also helps us to keep our process fair and consistent for all candidates.
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Yes. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact emergingtalent@mavensecurities.com or identify this on your application form where indicated.
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If you have previously applied for one of our Graduate and Intern programmes and been unsuccessful, you will be able to re-apply in the next year’s cycle.
You can apply for one Graduate or Internship role in each annual recruitment cycle. Please make sure you apply for the role that best matches your interests.
We aim to get back to you as soon as possible, and within two weeks after completing your online assessment.
We’re only able to consider your application for one programme at a time. This includes any of Maven’s Internship or Graduate positions.
If you have applied mistakenly to one of our Emerging Talent programmes and not yet completed testing, please email emergingtalent@mavensecurities.com to withdraw your application. You can reapply to the correct role via the website. Please note, we can’t apply for a role on your behalf.
If you have been sent testing for a role that you have mistakenly applied to, please don’t complete this. Only complete testing for the position you’d like to be considered for. It’ll be clear in the email invitation sent to you which role the test is for.
If you have any queries, please reach out to us at emergingtalent@mavensecurities.com
You will be given forward guidance on your expected share of the global bonus pool, and the value this equates to. Regular feedback on your performance is provided over the year, where over or under-performance will feed into an adjustment up or down to your final discretionary bonus award.
We reward performance, not tenure. As a grad, the early years are weighted more towards learning than output – we invest heavily in your training, and pay reflects that. The real jump in earning potential comes once you’re running risk and adding value directly. Most traders take around four years to work up to running a mid-level desk. Once you’re there, a normal year can look like a solid salary plus a bonus in the mid-six-figures, and our top performers go well beyond that into seven figures.
We’re looking for people who want to place a bet on themselves, not people trying to maximise year one comp. If the biggest number on day one is what matters most to you, this isn’t the right place for you — we want people playing the long game, who want to back themselves and have the drive and ambition to become leaders in new teams and products and to help grow Maven.
Pay comes with responsibility and growth, so the real question isn’t who pays the most on day one, it’s where you’ll get the best environment and investment for you to develop and find the sweet spot between creating value, being good at it and having passion for it. Progression here is fast, so comp follows quickly too – if you’re heading up a desk within two years, you’re likely to be paid more for that here than somewhere progression takes longer.
Yes. All of our Internships are paid at a competitive market rate. The intention is to give you enough financial support to live in the city where you’re based and focus on making the most of the Internship.
Trading interns and graduates work in the office five days a week. Trading is a fast paced environment and traders operate as part of a team, and so being in the same location is necessary for fast, easy communications. Additionally, especially at the beginning of your career, we believe being around your peers and trainers is the most efficient way to learn.
Hours vary depending on your role, team and the markets you’re working in.
For Interns, as a guide, the minimum expectation is 30 minutes before and after market hours to prepare for pre market open and to reflect on the day’s trading. Market hours that Interns trade are:
London: 08:00–16:30
Amsterdam: 09:00–17:30
Chicago: 08:30–15:15
Trading at Maven is also a job which rewards drive and grit, so the more you put in, the more you will get out, but only up until a point; trading requires focus, and you need to come in fresh and ready to make decisions the following day, and working 12-hour days isn’t sustainable long-term, but may still be needed during times of market stress. If you would like a role which enables you to leave everyday at 17:00, this isn’t for you. We’re looking for people with the drive and ambition to be the best traders they can be and add meaningful impact to the firm.
Maven has an informal and collaborative culture. We have a flat structure, a relaxed dress code and an open environment where people are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and learn from one another, regardless of seniority.
Trading is also demanding, mentally, emotionally and physically. Markets move quickly, information is often incomplete and decisions sometimes need to be made within seconds. You’ll need to stay focused under pressure, manage risk carefully and respond constructively when things don’t go to plan.
It requires hard work, concentration, resilience and a willingness to learn from setbacks. You should expect to be pushed past comfort zones and receive direct feedback. We invest heavily in training and development, but progression depends on how quickly you learn, how well you adapt to new challenges and whether you can consistently meet the demands of the role.
It isn’t the right environment for everyone. But if you enjoy solving problems, making decisions and performing in uncertain situations, the rewards include working on a trading desk, taking increasing responsibility for trading decisions and building a career alongside talented and ambitious colleagues.
At the start of the programme, you’ll receive objectives and an explanation of what is expected of you. Your performance will be assessed against the technical and behavioural competencies set out. In particular we are looking for top future traders, not necessarily the best technical ability on day 1- and so the pace of development and drive matters more than the level you arrive at.
This includes how quickly you understand and apply new concepts, your decision-making and problem-solving, your awareness of risk and your ability to perform under pressure. We’ll also look at how you respond to feedback and work with others.
You’ll receive regular feedback from your Trainer and have opportunities to discuss your progress throughout the programme. Formal assessments, including tests and observations, will help us understand what you’ve learned and where you may need further support.
The Graduate programme usually starts in September and finishes in February- March. The first stage, generally from September to November, focuses on options theory and trading simulation. You’ll also begin live trading with real PnL and positions alongside your peers within your first two months.
The reason why we get you trading with real PnL and positions early is because we believe the best way for you to learn is by doing. We intentionally give you a steep learning curve, push you outside your comfort zone and provide you with early exposure to real trading
From November onwards, you’ll rotate across different Options Market Making teams. There are usually two rotations, lasting around 18 weeks in total, although the exact structure and timings may vary due to public holidays.
Trading Simulation, often called “trading sim” or simply “sim”, is a realistic practice environment used during our Internship and Graduate programmes. It follows the real market, and so no one knows what’s going to happen day to day.
You’ll use trading tools and market data to make decisions, manage simulated positions and respond to changing market conditions. Your trades are not sent to the market and do not involve Maven’s capital. Instead, they generate a simulated profit and loss, giving you the chance to practise in a controlled environment.
You’ll receive feedback on both your results and your decision-making. The aim isn’t simply to make a profit. It’s to develop sound judgement, manage risk and understand how markets, technology and execution work together.
Trading is a career that many people have little direct insight into, and its reality is often very different from how it is portrayed in films or on TV. Simulation trading gives you the opportunity to experience trading early on. During the Internship programme, you won’t be limited to project work – you’ll have the chance to trade and see live markets for yourself.
We don’t want to pigeon-hole grads from the start. Desk rotations give you the chance to experience different areas of the business and understand where your skills and interests are best suited, so we can jointly make an informed decision for full time desk allocation.
Examples of rotation desks include Treasuries, SX5E and Fixed Income. You’ll trade real money and have real P&L, with experienced Traders on the main desk providing live feedback as you learn.
The type of trading you do will depend on your skills, interests and the desk you join. Our trading roles include broker trading, electronic trading and quantitative trading. We don’t pigeon hole you down one track, and support movements between teams when interest and skillsets align- eg we’ve had people who’ve joined and initially thought they were more interested in screen trading, before pivoting to a more quant trader role
Some Traders have also moved into roles such as Trade Analyst or Quantitative Researcher when those areas were a better match for their strengths and interests.
A sales trader is the externally facing trader of Maven. You interact with brokers and DCPs (Direct counterparties) where you price quote requests and negotiate trades that are too large for the screen. Your job is to extract as much information as you can about a potential interest and communicate this in an efficient way to the screen traders so they can be positioned correctly. There is a lot of noise in the off-screen market so it’s your responsibility to filter and convert the information into actionable trading signals for the team. Another important part of a broker trader is building and maintaining relationships with brokers and DCPs; since you talk to them all day it’s important you build a good working relationship where they have you on the top of their mind when something important is happening.
Electronic traders focus on trading through electronic markets, using technology and automated execution to identify and capture opportunities. The role involves monitoring market conditions, analysing how orders affect pricing, using data to parameterise systems and continuously assess the performance of trading strategies and managing risk. The role suits people who enjoy working in a fast-paced decision-making environment, combining analytical thinking with quick reactions to changing market conditions.
Quantitative traders use systematic, evidence-based approaches to identify and understand market opportunities. The role combines quantitative research with trading, involving the development of hypotheses, testing them against market data and investigating why a model works or stops working, particularly when market conditions change. It is well suited to people who enjoy solving complex problems, understanding market dynamics and recognising the limitations of even the best models, while using evidence to reduce human bias in trading decisions.
One of the biggest indicators of long term success are people that can turn challenges into positive learning experiences, and our focus is to provide that environment; i.e. struggling isn’t being bottom of the class, it’s a natural path of growth. We push people to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, because that’s where growth and development happens, and are looking for people who share this mentality.
Having said that, you won’t be expected to manage difficulties on your own. You’ll have support from your Trainers, mentors and the Emerging Talent team, as well as an assigned buddy who is a recent Graduate. Your wellbeing is important to us. If you’re struggling, our first priority will be to make sure you’re okay and help you access the right support.
You’ll also have regular feedback and progress meetings to discuss how you’re doing, what you need to improve and what might help. We encourage you to raise concerns early so that we can address them constructively. But you’ll also need to take ownership of your development and act on feedback. Progression ultimately depends on meeting the standard required to succeed in a Trading role.
Not everyone who joins a Graduate cohort progresses beyond the initial months of training. We don’t hire with the intention of reducing the size of a cohort, but joining the programme doesn’t guarantee that everyone will continue through it. On average, over the past 5 years, 70% of our Graduate intake pass the training programme. This varies year on year and is based on who meets the bar, rather than a set “quota” each year.
Not everyone who starts the Graduate programme will go on to become a Trader. The experience you gain at Maven can provide valuable, transferable skills, even if trading does not become your long-term career.
People who have left Maven before completing or progressing beyond training have gone on to careers in machine learning, brokerage, trade analysis, business consulting and trading operations. Some have also started businesses of their own or have joined competitor trading firms.
Your development will combine on-the-job learning, regular feedback and support from experienced traders and mentors. As you build confidence and demonstrate that you’re ready, you’ll take on more responsibility.
Maven has a flat hierarchy, so progression is not based on moving through a long series of management layers, or by a set timetable. People who perform strongly and are hungry for greater responsibility can progress quickly.
We’ve had Traders move into Head of Desk roles within two and a half years of joining as Graduates. That is an example of what is possible, not a standard timeline or guarantee. Your path will depend on your performance and ambition.
Mistakes are an inevitable part of learning, the important thing is to understand what happened, manage the risk appropriately and apply the learning next time.
You’ll receive feedback and support, but you’ll also be expected to take responsibility for your decisions and learn from them. A mistake itself is not the only thing being assessed; how you respond to it matters too.
Yes! Many people at Maven have interests outside work, including playing sport regularly. The discipline, commitment and competitive mindset developed through sport can all be useful in trading. We have people who frequently get together to play racquet sports, go climbing or running. Trading is an intense career and we encourage you to keep up your outside of work interests to recharge your energy and come in fresh to trade the next day.
No. Trading requires a full-time commitment, particularly when you’re starting out and building your knowledge and experience.
We have had colleagues move between our Chicago, London and Amsterdam offices, where Maven’s options market-making desks are based.
However, you should apply to the region where you’re genuinely committed to building a long-term career. If an opportunity arises in another location after you join, we’ll be happy to discuss it if we think it’s the right fit for you and the business.
Internal moves are not guaranteed, so you should not join Maven expecting to relocate shortly afterwards.
If you have any queries, please reach out to us at emergingtalent@mavensecurities.com
Maven offers a competitive compensation package, including eligibility for annual bonus awards. From your second year, any discretionary bonus is assigned based on our regular company policy.
You will be given forward guidance on your expected share of the global bonus pool, and the value this equates to. Regular feedback on your performance is provided over the year, where over or under-performance will feed into an adjustment up or down to your final discretionary bonus award.
We reward performance, not tenure. As a grad, the early years are weighted more towards learning than output – we invest heavily in your training, and pay reflects that.
Yes. All of our Internships are paid at a competitive market rate. The intention is to give you enough financial support to live in the city where you’re based and focus on making the most of the Internship.
Developer interns and graduates are expected to work in the office five days a week during their programme. We believe that learning alongside your peers, trainers and colleagues in person is the best way to support your development.
You will have access to our educational resources, hands-on support from experienced Developers, and a range of networking and social opportunities.
Once Graduate Developers begin their rotations, they can typically expect to work in the office between three and five days a week, depending on their team’s usual working arrangements.
Maven has an informal and collaborative culture, with a flat structure, a dress-down approach and a strong support network. You’ll work closely with Developers and colleagues across the business, and you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and learn from feedback. Work cannot be completed in a vacuum, working efficiently with others is a core part of our DNA and we expect everyone joining us to embrace this.
Technology roles can be fast-paced and involve working on systems that are important to the business. You’ll need to solve problems carefully, communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and produce reliable, high-quality work.
The standards are high, but you’ll receive structured training, support and feedback as you develop. We don’t expect you to know everything when you join; we’re looking for people who are curious, willing to learn and able to take ownership of their work.
Working hours vary depending on your programme, team and responsibilities. In London, typical hours for Technology Interns are 9am-5pm.
Across our global offices, business requirements may require a modification to standard working hours. This can be in the form of an earlier start or a later finish. This will be communicated to you in advance by either your manager or rotation lead.
At the start of the programme, you’ll receive objectives and an explanation of what is expected of you. Your performance will be assessed against the technical and behavioural competencies set out. In particular we are looking for top future developers, not necessarily the best technical ability on day 1- and so the pace of development and drive matters more than the level you arrive at.
This includes how quickly you understand and apply new concepts, how you collaborate with others and your ability to deliver business impacting work to the high quality we expect
You’ll receive regular feedback from your Trainer and have opportunities to discuss your progress throughout the programme.
The initial training period on the Graduate Programme lasts 10 weeks. During this time, you’ll learn Python, C++, C#, TypeScript & React. The teaching is hands-on with a focus on writing code, solving problems and getting feedback. There is no requirement to have experience in all of these technologies, the training is designed to bring everyone up to the same level.
After completing the initial training programme, you’ll take part in rotations across different teams. These rotations will help you understand where your skills and interests are best suited, while giving Maven the opportunity to assess where you could add the most value.
Rotations are 14 weeks each and will normally be in two separate parts of the business. This ensures you get a broad overview of the technologies and systems we use at Maven as well as an opportunity to build out your network.
When team allocations are made, we’ll take your preferences into account alongside our assessment of your strengths, potential and development needs, as well as the needs of the business.
We don’t hire Technology Graduates with the intention of reducing the size of the cohort, and we invest in helping people build a long-term career at Maven. However, staying on the programme and progressing in your role depends on meeting the standards expected of you.
You’ll receive structured training, rotations, clear objectives and regular feedback to help you understand how you’re progressing and where you can improve. You’ll also have support from your manager, colleagues, buddy and the Emerging Talent team.
Your development will depend on your performance, technical aptitude, attitude and ability to respond to feedback. As you develop, your role and responsibilities may evolve, and you may progress towards becoming a specialist, taking on broader responsibilities or moving into leadership.
There is no single path through the programme, but we want to give every Graduate the support and opportunity to succeed at Maven.
Once you join a desk, your development will continue through on-the-job learning, regular feedback and support from experienced Developers. You’ll gradually take on more responsibility as you build your knowledge, confidence and technical expertise. Beyond that, if you are motivated by people management, and have demonstrated the capability and rate of progression, there will be potential opportunities to move into a leadership role and lead a team.
Once in a rotation, everything you will be asked to do is real engineering work impacting real parts of the business. It’s impossible to list all the possible opportunities you will be given as the needs of the business are constantly changing, and one of the great opportunities of the graduate programme is to first hand experience the dynamic nature of Maven. Some things previous grads have worked on: improvement to FPGA trading systems, rewriting core applications to increase performance, deploying new systems that every employee relies on day-to-day.
Technology can be challenging, and there will be a lot to learn when you join. However, you won’t be expected to manage the learning curve alone.
You’ll receive support from your manager, colleagues, mentors and the Emerging Talent team. Your objectives and progress will be discussed regularly, giving you opportunities to raise concerns, ask questions and understand what you need to improve. We’ll work with you to provide appropriate guidance and support as you develop.
The bar is high, and you’ll be expected to take ownership of your learning, respond to feedback and make steady progress. At the same time, we recognise that development takes time, and we don’t expect new Graduates to arrive with a complete understanding of Maven’s systems, technology or ways of working.
We have had colleagues move between our Chicago, London and Amsterdam offices, where Maven’s options market-making desks are based.
However, you should apply to the region where you’re genuinely committed to building a long-term career. If an opportunity arises in another location after you join, we’ll be happy to discuss it if we think it’s the right fit for you and the business.
Internal moves are not guaranteed, so you should not join Maven expecting to relocate shortly afterwards.
Maven is heavily invested in using AI for development. From day one you will get access to all our AI infrastructure including agentic tools and access to all frontier models. AI is a tool, not the solution, so you will be expected to still understand the code you produce, the impact it has on other systems, and the maintainability implications it introduces.
The training portion is split between hands-on coding without AI to learn the fundamentals as well as project driven exercise with full AI use. The quality of your output across both of these learning styles is a core part of your assessment
From your second year, your compensation will be influenced primarily by your individual performance. In practice, this is often linked to finding the right combination of what you’re good at, what you enjoy and what creates value for Maven.
In reality, there is no fixed compensation ceiling for the role. Compensation growth depends on sustained performance, contribution and the firm’s results.
Quant Researcher graduates work in the office five days a week. We believe that being around your peers, trainers, senior quants and traders is the most effective way to learn, particularly at the beginning of your career.
The same office-based approach continues after the Graduate programme, with Quant Researchers working from the office at least four days a week.
We don’t operate fixed hours across every Quant team. As a general guide, many Quant Researchers work around 9am-5pm local time, but schedules vary according to the desk, location and markets supported. At times, this may involve starting earlier or finishing later to attend meetings or work with colleagues in other regions.
For example, the team in Chicago sometimes arrives in the office by 7am in order to participate in meetings before the market opens. The London team sometimes work later to catch up with the US teams during slower periods in the day.
Maven has an informal and collaborative culture. We have a flat structure, a relaxed dress code and an open environment where people are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and learn from one another.
You should expect to be challenged and receive direct feedback. Progress depends on how quickly you learn, how well you adapt and whether you can consistently meet the demands of the role.
It isn’t the right environment for everyone. But if you enjoy solving problems, making decisions and performing in uncertain situations, it can be a rewarding place to build a career.
At the start of the programme, you’ll receive clear objectives and an explanation of what is expected of you. Your performance will be assessed against the technical and behavioural competencies set out in the job description.
This includes how quickly you understand and apply new concepts, your decision-making and problem-solving, your awareness of risk and your ability to perform under pressure. We’ll also look at how you respond to feedback and work with others.
You’ll receive regular feedback from your Trainer and have opportunities to discuss your progress throughout the programme. Formal assessments, including tests and observations, will help us understand what you’ve learned and where you may need further support.
The Graduate programme usually starts with theory training in September, with the end of project rotations marking the formal end of the training programmes in February or March. The Quant Researcher training programme overlaps with the Trading programme in the beginning for options theory training and trading simulation, before branching off for practical Quant theory training. As a Quant Researcher, you will complete a series of project rotations that will provide you with a variety of quant responsibilities and the opportunity to work with different trading desks.
Simulation allows you to experience the key decisions and pressures involved in trading without putting real capital at risk. You can test ideas, make mistakes, review tools and systems, and see how your actions affect a simulated position and P&L.
The main job of a quant researcher is to connect theory and practice for better pricing, smarter algorithms and optimal decision-making. Gaining a thorough understanding of trading as well as practical experience on how decisions are made is therefore crucial.
Project rotations give you the chance to experience different areas of the business and understand where your skills and interests are best suited. They also give us the opportunity to assess where you could add the most value.
We aim to define projects that can be completed over several weeks while still exposing graduates to the full research cycle: understanding requirements, gathering and analysing data, forming and testing hypotheses, and iterating on a solution. Past projects have included doing principal component analysis for risks and improving model hyperparameters
Typically there are three types of research:
One difference between a trader and a quant researcher is the scope and horizon they are optimising for. Traders are often more decision-focused: given the information available today, they look for the immediate action that best improves the P&L and risk of their book. Quant Researchers, by contrast, need to be more process-focused. The changes we make are often intended to persist over a longer horizon, scale across products or desks, and generalise beyond the specific problem in front of us.
That creates a different balancing act. A quant needs to understand the trading problem well enough to identify what matters in practice, apply their quantitative skill set to research and develop solutions, and understand the broader firm systems well enough to make the right trade-offs around robustness, scalability, complexity, and maintainability.
One of the strongest indicators of long-term success is the ability to turn challenges into positive learning experiences, and our focus is to provide that environment; i.e. struggling isn’t being bottom of the class, it’s a natural path of growth. We push people to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, because that’s where growth and development happen, and are looking for people who share this mentality.
No. This graduate position is full-time because the training schedule, project rotations and desk-based learning require consistent participation throughout the working week.
Having said that, you won’t be expected to manage difficulties on your own. You’ll have support from your Trainers, mentors and the Emerging Talent team, as well as an assigned buddy who is a recent Graduate. Your wellbeing is important to us. If you’re struggling, our first priority will be to make sure you’re okay and help you access the right support.
You’ll also have regular feedback and progress meetings to discuss how you’re doing, what you need to improve and what might help. We encourage you to raise concerns early so that we can address them constructively. But you’ll also need to take ownership of your development and act on feedback. Progression ultimately depends on meeting the standard required to succeed in a research role.
Your development will combine on-the-job learning, regular feedback and support from other quants and mentors. As you build confidence and demonstrate that you’re ready, you’ll take on more responsibility.
Maven has a flat hierarchy, so progression is not based on moving through a long series of management layers. Some people develop quickly, while others take longer to build the skills and experience needed for the next step. Progression depends on your performance, potential and the needs of the business.
AI tools have made it easier to prototype code, explore unfamiliar systems, review documentation and test early-stage ideas. They can significantly accelerate research, but their outputs still need careful validation – particularly where data quality, statistical assumptions, production systems or trading risk are involved. Quant Researchers remain responsible for checking that any AI-assisted work is correct, robust and appropriate for its intended use.
Mistakes are an inevitable part of learning, particularly early in your career. The important thing is to understand what happened, manage the risk appropriately and apply the learning next time.
You’ll receive feedback and support, but you’ll also be expected to take responsibility for your decisions and learn from them. A mistake itself is not the only thing being assessed; how you respond to it matters too.
Yes! Many people at Maven have interests outside work, including playing sport regularly. The discipline, commitment and competitive mindset developed through sport can all be useful in trading. We have people who frequently get together to play racquet sports, go climbing or running. Being part of a trading firm can be intense, and we encourage you to keep up your outside of work interests to recharge your energy and come in fresh the next day.
No. This position requires a full-time commitment, because the training schedule, project rotations, and desk-based learning require consistent participation throughout the week.
Financial markets are constantly changing, and we need to stay focused, curious and engaged with new sources of information and potential edge. We don’t believe that a part-time commitment is enough to build a consistent, long-term career as a Researcher.
We have had colleagues move between our Chicago, London and Amsterdam offices, where Maven’s options market-making desks are based.
However, you should apply to the location where you’re genuinely committed to building a long-term career. If an opportunity arises in another location after you join, we’ll be happy to discuss it if we think it’s the right fit for you and the business.
Internal moves are not guaranteed, so you should not join Maven expecting to relocate shortly afterwards.
