Leadership Rotation Network Intern
Global principal trading firm; parent of Cumberland (crypto market maker).
Chicago, Illinois, USA
About DRW
DRW (drw.com) is a Chicago-based global principal trading firm across asset classes; its crypto arm is Cumberland, a leading digital-asset market maker.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will work within a dedicated middle- or back-office team during a 10-week internship. You will lead projects, participate in daily processes, analyze situations, develop solutions, collaborate across business groups, and build knowledge of trading infrastructure and support functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Finance Business Analytics Economics or a related field
- Graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
- Basic proficiency in Python including pandas CSV and JSON files API interaction and scripts
- SQL proficiency including JOINs CTEs and PIVOT queries
- Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP INDEX MATCH pivot tables conditional formatting and macros or VBA
- Organizational and analytical thinking
- Process improvement skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Work authorization in the United States without sponsorship
- Interest in trading and technology
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge and skills in the assigned team
- Lead projects and participate in daily processes
- Analyze situations and develop solutions
- Respond constructively to feedback
- Develop understanding of trading functions
- Collaborate across diverse teams and business groups
Benefits
- Fully furnished apartments located close to the office
- Educational social and team-building activities
- 5-day market fundamentals course
