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Applications Open · 2026

Mako
Insight Day

A full day inside one of the world's leading trading firms.
18 places. Free to attend. One deadline.

9 SepInsight Day
LondonMako Offices
18Places Only
19 JulDeadline
Apply Now → See the Day
The Opportunity

A door into trading and technology — opened for you.

The Mako Insight Day gives 18 students an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most respected proprietary trading firms. This isn't a careers fair — it's a full day of real conversations, a live trading simulation, and direct access to the people who work there.

Ahead of the day, all delegates join a Zoom call on the 2nd of September so you arrive prepared, confident, and ready to make the most of every session.

No finance experience needed. If you're a STEM student from an underrepresented background and you're curious about where your degree could take you — this day was built for you.

Insight Day
Tuesday 9 September 2026
Full day · Mako Offices, London · Arrivals from 10:15
Pre-Day Zoom Call
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Virtual · All accepted delegates and the Mako team
Application Deadline
Saturday 19 July 2026
Midnight — early applications encouraged
Cost
Free to attend
Fully funded — there is no cost to you
This is for you if you are…
  • A 2nd or 3rd year university student as of September 2026, aged 25 or under
  • Studying a STEM-based degreeMaths, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or similar
  • From an ethnic minority and/or low socioeconomic background
About Mako

Who you'll be spending the day with.

Mako is a global proprietary trading and technology firm — meaning they trade their own capital, using technology and quantitative research as their edge. They operate across major financial markets worldwide, with offices in London, Europe, and Asia.

Unlike large banks, Mako is tight-knit and meritocratic. They actively recruit from STEM backgrounds and train the people they hire — prior finance experience is not what they look for. What matters is analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn fast.

This Insight Day is a direct pathway into their internship and graduate pipeline. That conversation happens explicitly on the day.

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Careers in Trading

Hear from Mako traders about what the role really involves and how to get there — including a live interactive trading session.

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Careers in Software Engineering

Explore the tech side — Mako's engineers build the infrastructure that powers everything, working at the cutting edge of performance and scale.

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A Direct Route In

Graduate and internship opportunities are discussed directly on the day. Today's delegates are tomorrow's applicants — and Mako knows it.

Day Schedule

What the day looks like.

Mako Insight Day — Tuesday 9 September 2026

Mako Offices · London
TimeSession
10:15Welcome & Introductions
10:30 – 11:30Careers in Trading & Q&A
11:30 – 12:30Interactive Trading Session
12:30 – 13:15Lunch
13:15 – 14:15Careers in Software Engineering & Q&A
14:15 – 15:00Tour of Mako Offices & Networking
15:00 – 15:45Graduate & Internship Opportunities — Career Q&A
15:45Close
Apply

18 places.
One deadline.
Apply now.

The application takes around 10–15 minutes. Be genuine about who you are and why this interests you — that's what stands out. No finance experience expected.

All applicants will hear back after the deadline closes. If successful, you'll receive joining instructions and a calendar invite for the 2nd of September Zoom call

Application Deadline
Saturday 19 July 2026
Midnight — don't leave it to the last day.
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FAQs

Quick answers.

Not at all. Mako recruits based on analytical potential and the ability to learn — not prior industry knowledge. If you're a strong STEM student with curiosity and drive, you're exactly who this day is built for.
Any quantitative or technical degree — Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or similar. If your subject has a strong analytical component and you're unsure, apply and tell us about it. Don't self-select out.
There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided - you just need to be able to get yourself to Central London!
Yes — explicitly. The final session covers graduate and internship opportunities at Mako and how to apply. This Insight Day is designed as a direct pathway into their pipeline. Making a strong impression during the day matters.
If you're unsure, reach out to the Aleto team before 19 July rather than not applying. We'd rather review your application and make the call. Don't assume you're not eligible without checking first.

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