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The Internship:
An Immersion into the World of Trading

At Trillium, approximately half of our full-time traders began as interns. Our summer internship is your chance to learn the basics and lay a foundation for a career in the markets.

The Process

Our Trader Intern roles open each year in March, take a pause in mid-June, and reopen in late July.

Internship spots for the Summer 2026 class are expected to be filled by January 2026.

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  • Submit Application
    Submit your application through our careers portal.
  • Candidate Assessment Tests
    Once we review your application and think you may be a fit, you will be sent a link to take our assessment tests.
  • Screen Interview
    After completion of the assessment tests, successful candidates will be invited to take part in a 30 minute interview with our Senior Vice President of Recruiting, Cary Grill.
  • In-Person Interview
    If your conversation with Cary goes well, you will be invited to visit one of our trading floors to meet with a Senior Vice President of Trading along with our traders. This will be your chance to get immersed in the action of the trading floor. This round can also be done remotely, if more convenient.
  • Final Interview
    For your final round interview, candidates will meet with our Managing Director of Trading, Ben Baller. This virtual interview lasts about 20 minutes and represents the final step in your interview process.
  • Offer
    Congratulations! If you've been selected for a Trader Internship, you will receive an offer letter via email with full details.

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Rising college seniors

The Internship

An Immersion into the World of Trading

Around half of our traders began as Trillium interns. Our paid summer interns receive extensive education in both equities trading and our proprietary tools, as well as mentorship from veteran traders.
Interested in becoming a Trillium intern? Apply Today.
  • Rising college seniors with curiosity to learn and a desire to succeed, demonstrated through extracurricular activities, group projects, or academic achievement
  • Students with a competitive nature, an interest in trading (regardless of their major), and a desire to understand the financial markets on a deeper level
  • Students who want to assess whether a career in trading is right for them – a significant portion of each intern class goes on to work at Trillium full-time
  • Explore trading ideas and enhance existing trading strategies by analyzing market data and microstructure for patterns
  • Complete and present team projects that are essential to daily trading activities
  • Hear from senior executives, top traders, and expert trainers in classroom settings, while working closely with a dedicated senior mentor and team on individualized assignments
  • Visit NYSE and Nasdaq, enjoy firm happy hours and events, and much more
  • A better understanding of the underlying mechanics of market moves, quantitative analysis, economics, and risk assessment
  • How to use the firm’s customizable technology, including market research tools and our proprietary trading platform
  • What it’s like to trade professionally, helping you define your path and lay a foundation for your future career

Join Our Team

There are many different ways you can support our proprietary trading while furthering your career. 

Explore our open roles below.