2026 Summer Internship - Trading (DV Commodities)

DV Group

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

DV Commodities

DV Commodities is a division within DV Group that specializes in trading commodities markets, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, power, emissions, metals, softs, and agriculture.

DV Commodities' risk management, world-class technology, and talented traders have enabled it to become one of the world's largest liquidity providers and risk allocators in the energy and commodities spaces.

DV Commodities currently has over 35 desks, with traders and staff located in London, New York, Chicago, Houston, and Dubai.

Overview

As a Trading Intern, you'll work closely with our trading teams and learn about proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business. Trading interns work in a relatively flat organizational structure and are mentored by senior traders and other trading professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trading models.
• Oversee and improve daily processes as needed.
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions.
• Identify new market opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and expected to graduate between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027.
• Strong interest in trading and model development.
• High level of proficiency with Excel, C++, C#, R, Python, and VBA is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts.
• Ability to work onsite at our London office 5 days a week.

Additional Information

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV by any method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV.

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.