PEAK6
PEAK6 Benefits Overview
At PEAK6, you’ll find flexibility with our work-life balance, collaborative spirit, and the ability to cater to your strengths while having opportunities to cultivate new ones. At PEAK6 we’ve created a company that not only does great work, it’s also a great place to work. PEAK6 employees enjoy the generous health, vision, and dental insurance plans and matching 401(k) programs you’d expect from a company consistently rated one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers.” And, then some. We offer a formalized mentorship program for entry-level trading associates and software engineers, as well as several internships and bootcamps for college students. We make diversity, equality, and inclusion a focus and have invested in a vibrant philanthropy program to support the communities where our people live and work.
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Offers charitable contribution matching
PEAK6 offers a Matching Gift Program to encourage employees to become active in the support of non-profit organizations and to have a voice in determining the recipients of charitable contributions.
Provides 401(K) matching
Offers life insurance
Offers dental insurance
Offers health insurance
Offers vision insurance
Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We offer generous medical, vision & dental plans, including Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Offers pet insurance
Offers mental health benefits
Provides family medical leave
PEAK6 offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Offers generous parental leave
Offers performance bonuses
Defined reimbursement or per diem policy for work-related expenses
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers employee discounts
Company Culture
Provides commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Provides free snacks and drinks
PEAK6 has a fully-stocked kitchen that includes a cereal bar, coffee bar, a variety of healthy food choices and drinks, as well as an abundance of snacks to put a rumbling stomach to rest.
Has a diversity manifesto
Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups
Currently, PEAK6 offers six employee resource groups (ERGs) for its team members: BRIDGE, PRIDE, GOT YOUR 6, PACE, and MIND
Has a diversity recruitment program
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices promote diversity
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Provides work from home flexibility
Utilizes a hybrid work model
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Implements team-based strategic planning
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Defined values and mission statements
Leadership is transparent and communicative
Provides resources to build team camaraderie
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides recreational clubs
We sponsor various teams and activities based on employee interest
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Works with employees to create a sustainable work pace
Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Partners with nonprofits
PEAK6 offers coordinated volunteer and philanthropic opportunities throughout the year including, Go Red For Women, Socktober, Filling in the Blanks Backpack Drive, Matching Gifts, and Holiday Giving.
Offers wellness programs
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue
Offers gym membership
Offers generous PTO
Provides paid sick days
Provides bereavement leave
Provides paid holidays
Offers sabbatical leave
Employees with 10+ years of service can apply to take an 8-week Sabbatical, as well as adding up to 4 weeks of accrued PTO.
Career Growth + Development
Job training & conferences
PEAK6 is firmly committed to learning and development as a way to grow and develop employees.
Provides online course subscriptions
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Provides virtual coaching services
Provides structured early-career growth opportunities
Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Offers mentorship program
Provides paid industry certifications
Provides tuition reimbursement
At the discretion of management and after completing one full-year of employment, we reimburse up to $8,000 per employee each calendar year for certifications and other educational programs or degree.
Provides structured onboarding for new employees
Provides opportunities to take on expanding responsibilities
Provides tuition assistance
Promote from within
Posts new positions internally and encourages employees to apply
