Infrastructure Internship

Gelber Group

Applications Closed

Posted 6 months ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

As an Infrastructure Team Intern, you will set up desktops, install software, and provide systems administration support for Office 365. You will collaborate with the Infrastructure team and learn from subject matter experts in various IT domains.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Job Description

We are Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.

For 40 years, we have set the bar as one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. We are headquartered in Chicago with offices and remote team members across the United States and Europe. Our success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. Our culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration empowers each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the day they join Gelber. We believe our talented staff are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing them the resources they need to succeed. With 16 distinct trading groups, we trade a little bit of everything here – with diverse styles and approaches across all major global marketplaces – and we are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure ensures a true meritocracy and attracts individuals with an edge to contribute to our consistent success.

As an Infrastructure Team Intern at Gelber, you will have a real opportunity to have a long-term career in Information Technology at a successful trading firm. You will work side by side with other talented individuals that will provide education and training to kickstart your career in IT. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, clear communication, and has a strong interest in growing their career within Infrastructure. This position will report directly to our Infrastructure team manager who reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.

This is an in-person internship at our Chicago office – no remote.

What you’ll do:

  • Part-time internship (up to 20 hours per week) with potential for full-time employment upon graduation
  • Opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week during the school year/summer – minimum 15 hours per week expected
  • Set up desktops, image computers, install software, configure printers, and perform basic PC troubleshooting
  • Provide systems administration support for Office 365
  • Learn from subject matter experts in Networking, Security, Linux, and Servers
  • Collaborate with both the Infrastructure team and the broader Trading office

What you’ll need:

  • Senior undergraduate student on track to graduate in 2026
  • Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong interest in computers and information technology
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking skills and a sense of urgency in providing support
  • Ability to lift or move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read the Gelber Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants, linked here.

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Gelber Group

Gelber Group, a Chicago-based global proprietary trading company, has set the bar as one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring firms. Our success is driven by our relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and our emphasis on technological innovation. Established in 1982, Gelber Group is privately funded and trades on major exchanges in the United States and worldwide, operating in a variety of asset classes including foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities. Gelber has over 200 employees and offices located in Chicago, IL (headquarters); White Plains, NY; and Amsterdam/Gelber Coöperatief U.A.

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