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SMB Capital - Junior Internship - Summer 2026
Location: In-person only — New York City (Midtown), Austin (The Domain), or Miami (Downtown)
Duration: 8 weeks | Target Start Date: Early June 2026
Eligibility: Current U.S. college students
Compensation: Unpaid (University credit available upon request)
Application Deadline: [4/1/2026]
Launch Your Intraday Trading Career with a Leading Proprietary Firm
SMB Capital is pleased to invite applications for our Summer 2026 Trading Internship, a highly selective and immersive program designed for students who are serious about developing a career in active trading.
Interns will work alongside elite traders and complete a rigorous training curriculum modeled after our full-time new hire program. This experience offers a rare opportunity to gain direct exposure to the fast-paced world of intraday trading—on a professional desk, in real market conditions.
Program Highlights
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Structured Trader Training
Complete the same 8-week core training program required of all full-time new traders. -
Hands-On Experience
Learn directly from consistently profitable traders in a high-performance, team-oriented environment. -
Technology-Driven Edge
Gain exposure to tools and workflows that combine discretionary trading with quantitative edge, including scripting, dynamic alerting, and bionic trading. -
Collaborative Culture
Be part of a supportive, competitive, and idea-driven trading floor committed to helping new talent grow. -
Pathway to Full-Time Opportunity
Exceptional interns will be invited to join our desk as full-time traders upon graduation.
Here is a link to a video we made about the internship:
https://smbcap.wistia.com/medias/58yxooylco
Ideal Candidates
We are looking for students who demonstrate:
- You have built, analyzed, and optimized an automated trading strategy
- You can discuss your process for developing automated strategies at length
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure
- A competitive drive, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn in a team environment
- Academic backgrounds in computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, or finance are welcomed—but not required
Prior trading experience is not necessary. We value work ethic, commitment to improvement, desire to collaborate, and a genuine passion for markets.
Your Future at SMB Capital
Top-performing interns who join our desk full-time benefit from a multi-phase career development path:
- Year 1: Build foundational trading habits and skills. Develop a personal PlayBook. Begin creating basic bionic trading tools with guidance and mentorship from the Trader Development team.
- Year 2: Join a team of elite-level traders and scale up with advanced risk-taking and multi-product trading (equities, options, futures), and deeper integration of technical, quantitative, and discretionary edge.
- Years 3 : Scale up with advanced risk-taking and multi-product trading (equities, options, futures), and accelerated growth as a bionic trader through the integration of technical, quantitative, and discretionary edge.
- Ongoing Support: All traders work in teams and receive constant mentorship from experienced traders and senior partners.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about trading and eager to develop the skills to succeed on a professional active trading desk, we encourage you to apply.
smbcap.com/careers