Looking for finance jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? Maven Securities, a proprietary trading firm specialising in options and derivatives market making, is hiring for its Quant Trader Internship 2027 in London. The programme runs 6 months full-time, with a flexible start date of January 2027 or July 2027.
Finance Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Quant Trader Internship 2027 (6 months) |
| Employer | Maven Securities |
| Location | London, UK |
| Salary | Not specified in the available job information (described as a “competitive compensation package”) |
| Job Type | Internship, Full-time, 6 months |
| Start Date | January 2027 or July 2027 |
| Visa Sponsorship | Available for this role, discussed with eligible candidates at later stages |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
Maven Securities is a proprietary trading firm that uses quantitative analysis and technology to trade in global financial markets, specialising in options and derivatives market making.
Job Responsibilities
- Solve quantitative research problems such as volatility modelling, alpha generation and validation
- Create visualisation tools using Python or AI-assisted code
- Complete a structured research project under the mentorship of traders and quants
- Shadow the Options Market Making desks
Requirements
- Background in Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics or a similar quantitative discipline
- Proficient in at least one programming language (Python preferred; C++ or C# also advantageous)
- Strong, independent problem-solving ability
- Strong communication skills for presenting research findings
- Professional-level fluency in English
- Familiarity with financial markets is a plus but not essential
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Maven Securities states that visa sponsorship is available for this internship and will be discussed with eligible candidates at a later stage of the process. The exact visa route is not detailed in the listing, and the application form itself asks candidates about their current right-to-work status and whether they will require sponsorship, so treat this as available but not unconditional. Browse our Visa Sponsorship Jobs hub for more confirmed-sponsorship listings.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (exact figures not specified)
- On-site private gym with instructor-led classes
- Monthly company events and social activities
- Flat hierarchy and informal dress code
- Strong path to a full-time offer on successful completion
- Visa sponsorship available
- Strong path to full-time offer
- Flexible January or July 2027 start
- Salary not disclosed
- Only one application accepted per recruitment cycle
- Sponsorship discussed only at later interview stages
How to Apply
Apply directly through Maven Securities’ Greenhouse listing. Only one application per candidate is accepted per recruitment cycle, so apply to the role and location you want most.
Application Tips
- Be ready to answer questions about your current right-to-work status and visa sponsorship needs directly on the application form
- Highlight any Python (or C++/C#) programming experience clearly
- Only apply to one role and location per cycle; duplicate applications aren’t accepted
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