Women in Technology Spring Week
Maven Securities is a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages sophisticated technology and quantitative analysis to trade in global financial markets. We specialise in options and derivatives market making, where your skills can be directly applied to have a real impact.
At Maven, we believe exceptional careers are built deliberately. We invest in developing future talent through our Emerging Talent programmes.
Programme details
- Location: London
- Programme dates: Monday 12th April - Friday 16th April 2027
This one-week insight event is designed to give you a first-hand overview of Technology at Maven. It offers a unique opportunity to understand the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, network with Maven employees, and immerse yourself in our friendly and highly rewarding culture.
What you will be doing:
- Shadow current Developer Graduates to experience day-to-day life in a high-performance trading firm
- Participate in a collaborative Hackathon with the rest of your Spring Week cohort
- Network with Maven employees and immerse yourself in our company culture
- Gain unique insight into Maven's business and discover how each department works together
How and what you will learn:
- Attend dedicated Python and C++ training sessions led by Maven’s Head of Technology Training & Graduates
- Build a foundational understanding of the technical skills and domain knowledge required for a career in proprietary trading technology
- Be assessed throughout the week for a fast-tracked place on our 2028 Summer Software Developer Internship
Who you are:Key criteria
- A student in your first year of a three-year course, or second year of a four-year course, studying in the UK
- A genuine interest in Technology and a curiosity to learn
- Maven's Women's Spring Week Programme is an unpaid insight event aimed at giving more female and non-binary students, who are underrepresented in Trading and Technology, exposure to the industry. As such, this event is only for women and non-binary students. If this isn't the right fit for you, please check our Emerging Talent webpage to view our other opportunities that are open to all, including Internship and Graduate Programmes.
We’re looking for someone who is
- An agile learner who is able to quickly acquire knowledge, take on feedback, and adapt
- Collaborative, able to build trust, work effectively with others and positively impact your cohort
- A critical problem solver who can analyse situations, think clearly and share ideas
Why Maven?
- Proven Pathways: Benefit from our structured pipeline programmes that set you up for long-term success. We have several members of our Technology department that began their career at Maven’s Spring Week and have progressed through to the Graduate Programme and beyond.
- Dedicated In-House Trainers: Gain the tools to succeed by learning directly from our Head of Technology Training & Graduates during tailored technical sessions.
- Supported to Succeed: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can perform at their best. This programme is part of our commitment to supporting students who are underrepresented in technology.
- Grow with Guidance: Enjoy networking opportunities, support throughout the week from Emerging Talent, and informal off-desk chats with our engineers and graduates.
Please note:
- We accept one application per candidate, per recruitment cycle.
- We can only accept applications from those currently studying in the UK
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