Discretionary Trading Internship — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Discretionary Trading Internship — Summer 2027 is onsite in Chicago, IL. The approximate pay is $35 per hour. This temporary internship runs for 10 weeks, beginning in June 2027 and ending in the first week of August 2027. Gelber Group is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The intern learns and practices a rates-first macro trading process through instruction, simulated trading, and direct placement with a discretionary trading desk. The program is designed to build market knowledge and trading skills while allowing Gelber to evaluate candidates for potential full-time employment.

What you'll do

• Participate in classroom learning about capital markets, asset classes, macroeconomic fundamentals, technical analysis, and risk management
• sit with full-time traders
• pitch weekly trade ideas and receive feedback
• take part in a multi-week simulated trading experience
• submit daily and weekly reflections
• develop a foundation for a macro trading process.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

discretionary trading internship

summer 2027

chicago il

gelber group

onsite

10-week program

macro trading

trading desk

financial markets

trade ideas

simulated trading

$35/hr

recent graduates

undergraduate students

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Temporary internship is not eligible for employee benefits.
• The posting mentions catered lunches Tuesday through Thursday, social events, office amenities, and an on-site gym.

Why this role

The posting considers rising undergraduate juniors or seniors and recent graduates, including candidates graduating in 2027 or 2028. The temporary role is not eligible for employee benefits.

About the employer

Gelber Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities. Sector: 52.