What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Interest - Campus position at blackedgecapital?
We're a small, nimble, growing firm, and some of the best people we hire start with us early in their careers. This post is an open door for students and new graduates who want to spend Summer 2027 doing real work at one of the most technically demanding firms in electronic trading.
If that sounds like you, send us your resume. We're building a pipeline of great people, and we'd love to meet you.
Who This Is For
This is for students and recent graduates looking for a summer internship or a full-time role starting in Summer 2027, in one of two areas:
- Trading - Hands-on trading, quantitative research, and data science.
- Technology - Engineers of all kinds: software, hardware, data, DevOps, systems, and more.
Tell us which area excites you, and what you'd want to work on.
What It Takes to Work Here
We hire for raw ability, fundamentals, and drive, not for a finance background or years served. The people who thrive here tend to share:
- Strong fundamentals. A deep grasp of your field, with a solid foundation that lets you pick up unfamiliar problems quickly.
- Depth over speed. You care more about understanding how things work than rushing to finish. Getting it right matters more than getting it done fast.
- Low ego, high collaboration. You like working closely with sharp people on hard problems, where intelligence outweighs seniority.
- Competitive drive. We play at the highest level in electronic markets, and we look for people who want to as well.
No prior finance knowledge is required, just bring the fundamentals and the curiosity, and we'll invest in the rest.
What You'll Get
Whether you join for a summer or full-time, the work is real from day one:
- Meaningful Projects. You'll own real work that ships, scoped to make a genuine contribution.
- Serious Mentorship. You'll be coached by experienced engineers, with close guidance and feedback.
- Front-Row Seat. You'll sit alongside traders, researchers, and engineers and see exactly how the firm works and how your work matters.
- A Path Forward. Everyone we hire has a chance to succeed, no cap. Every strong-performing intern receives a full-time offer, and every full-time hire is expected to have a long career at BlackEdge.
About BlackEdge Capital
BlackEdge Capital is a proprietary options market maker built on industry-leading technology and a deeply collaborative culture. We compete at the highest technical level in electronic markets, and we win by pairing exceptional engineering with incisive research. Everyone here is a genuine partner in the trading process, embedded in the strategy, close to the technology, and shaping the direction of the firm itself.
The Details
- When: Summer 2027 - internships run approximately 10-12 weeks; full-time roles start in August.
- Where: Chicago, on-site.
- Compensation: Paid and competitive, with housing and relocation support for interns.
- Bonuses & upside: Compensation is transparent and tied to performance, a share of firm profit means a strong year for you and the firm compounds.
Interested? Send us your resume and a short note on which area excites you and why. Humans review every submission.