May 2026 Trading Boot Camp

What You’ll Do:
Valkyrie is searching for students who are passionate about the financial markets and looking to learn more about options market-making. During the one-week Boot Camp, you will go through Mock trading sessions and trading games to help build an understanding of what a day in the life of a trader is like at Valkyrie. You will learn how to successfully manage and execute a trading strategy through education courses and trading sessions. We aim to train our future junior traders to become desk leads quickly. The Boot Camp will provide a first-hand look into Valkyrie and our approach to trading.

What You’ll Need:

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027
• Willingness to work in-person, in Chicago on May 18-22, 2026
• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Passion for the financial markets
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude with keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make split-second logical decisions in a high-pressure environment
• Competitive drive and the maturity to handle considerable responsibility
• Capability to quickly recover from mistakes
• Quantitative Analysis skills are a plus
• Programming experience preferred

What You’ll Get:

• Consideration for future full-time employment
• Training opportunities and continuing education
• Fully paid flights and housing
• Network opportunities with senior management and leaders
• Stipend
• Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
• Group outings and company parties
• Casual dress environment