Job Description
Trillium is a leading proprietary trading firm active in US Equities, US Options, Canadian Equities, and OTC Equities. With trading technology built, tested, and optimized in-house, our engineers and technologists collaborate with our traders to deliver tools and functionality designed to support their needs. Our passion for the markets and our drive to succeed have propelled our track record of growth and profitability for over 20 years. At Trillium, we are a team of problem solvers and independent thinkers dedicated to seizing market opportunities.
We are headquartered in New York City, with additional trading floors in Chicago and Miami. To learn more about Trillium, visit
*This position is open in any of our three locations: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Miami, FL (please only apply to your top choice).*
The Role:
As an Equity Trader Intern, you will spend the summer learning how Trillium approaches the markets while gaining hands-on exposure to our proprietary trading technology and process. Working closely with a designated trader mentor, you will research and enhance existing trading strategies, develop an understanding of the U.S., Canadian, and OTC equity markets and U.S. options, and strengthen the communication, quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills required to succeed in a trading environment.
Throughout the program, you will practice making simulated, split-second buy and sell decisions using Trillium’s proprietary keyboard-based trading platform. You will also participate in trade review, market research, educational sessions, and direct interactions with experienced traders and trading leadership.
Our internship is designed to be a direct pipeline into Trillium’s full-time Equity Trader program. We use the six-week program to give students meaningful exposure to the work, culture, and expectations of a Trillium trader while also giving our team the opportunity to evaluate interns over an extended period. Interns who demonstrate strong judgment, curiosity, competitiveness, adaptability, and alignment with Trillium’s trading environment may receive an offer to return as a full-time Equity Trader following graduation. For students interested in building a career in trading, the internship is intended to provide both a substantive summer experience and a clear path toward a future at Trillium.
Compensation:
This paid internship is six weeks (June-July, 2027) and pays $1,000/week (gross)
Responsibilities
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Researching market microstructure patterns for inefficiencies
Collaboration on daily trade review
Following industry and overall market news
Working closely with a dedicated mentor
Participating in group meetings hosted by senior traders
Educational seminars to learn proprietary trading tools
About You
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You are an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive person who is eager to learn. The ideal candidate must have/be the following:
Resourceful thought process, team-oriented mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or group projects, and record of academic achievement
Analytically minded, intellectually curious, and have a strong interest in financial markets
Must be competitive, adaptable, and persevering
Preferred major(s) in economics, mathematics, business/business administration, finance, or adjacent fields
Please note, Trillium will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Job Requirements
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The position is intended for rising seniors (Spring 2028 graduation) with a cumulative 3.5+ GPA.
Students entering their senior year of undergraduate or final year of a master's program are encouraged to apply.
Our Interview Process:
We believe candidates should know what to expect throughout the recruiting process. Candidates who advance through the process will typically complete the following stages:
Application → Personality Assessment → Resume Review → Trader Assessment → Round 1 Interview with SVP of Recruiting → Round 2 Interview with SVP of Trading → Trader Chat→ Round 3 Interview with Managing Director of Trading → Offer
Each stage is designed to help us understand how you think, solve problems, communicate, respond to feedback, and approach competitive decision-making. Prior professional trading experience is not required; we are looking for candidates with the aptitude, mindset, and interest to develop into successful traders.
Benefits and Perks:
Catered lunch twice per week and Tuesday breakfast in-office
Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment within a mission-driven company
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Trillium are based on merit, qualifications, and the needs of the company. Trillium does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, military status, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or any other legally protected basis protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability should contact careers@trlm.com.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Work visa