Women in Trading 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 Trading 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 Trader Graduates to experience day-to-day life in a high-performance trading firm • Engage in trading simulations and hands-on market making exercises • 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 sessions on options market making and macro economics led by Maven's trading team • Get an introduction to the technology that powers a trading desk - the tools, platforms and systems our traders use, and how technology and trading work together • Build a foundational understanding of the analytical and numerical skills required for a career in proprietary trading • Be assessed throughout the week for a fast-tracked place on our 2028 Summer Trading 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 Trading 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. Spring Week is the first step in Maven's early careers pipeline, opening the door to our Summer Trading Internship and the Graduate Programme beyond • Dedicated In-House Trainers: Gain the tools to succeed by learning directly from our trading team and Graduates during tailored 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 trading • Grow with Guidance: Enjoy networking opportunities, support throughout the week from Emerging Talent, and informal off-desk chats with our traders 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.