Jobs at PEAK6

Lead product roadmaps and execution for internal HR, Finance, and support tools. Partner with cross-functional teams to define user stories, prioritize backlogs, measure impact, run usability testing, and iterate on AI-enabled and SaaS solutions to improve performance and efficiency.

One-week, fully funded trading bootcamp for undergraduate juniors introducing options trading. Participants attend educational sessions, work on deploying a real-world trading strategy, receive trader feedback, and network with firm leaders. Program offers hands-on projects, mentorship, and consideration for future full-time roles.

Hands-on convertible bonds trader focused on volatility-driven strategies. Trade convertibles emphasizing embedded optionality (gamma, vega, skew), hedge exposures in real time, identify relative-value opportunities versus equity, options, and credit, build and challenge pricing/valuation views, analyze issuer credit and fixed-income terms, and collaborate with senior traders on position sizing, risk limits, and book construction.

Structured summer trading internship designed to introduce women to options trading and volatility. Interns will learn option theory, execute trades, own a project end-to-end, rotate with traders, pitch ideas, receive mentorship and feedback, attend speaker sessions, and participate in team events. Program requires relocation to Chicago; travel and housing are provided.

Participate in a multi-phase trading training program: obtain Series 57, trade firm capital, master proprietary tools, rotate across desks, collaborate with senior traders, develop trading tools, and ultimately manage individual option portfolios, risk, and strategies while applying coding skills.

Own product roadmaps and execution for trading tools, collaborate with traders and engineers to define user stories and acceptance criteria, prioritize backlogs, run usability testing, track KPIs, and drive product improvements to boost desk performance and efficiency.

Manage and configure the Workday HCM platform across modules: design business processes, administer security, build advanced reports, support integrations (EIBs/APIs), participate in release testing, maintain org structures, collaborate with stakeholders, support payroll/benefits, and document configurations and testing outcomes.

Lead end-to-end bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing in Workday Payroll across multiple entities; ensure compliance with federal/state laws; manage payroll tax registrations and notices; serve as SME for payroll inquiries; drive year-end W-2 processing, reconciliations, reporting, GL entries, and process improvements; partner with HR, Finance, auditors, and system implementations to maintain controls and automate payroll workflows.

Own and run finance shared services including Accounts Payable and T&E, administer Ramp and NetSuite, manage a small AP/T&E team, ensure controls and compliance, produce reporting and dashboards, and lead process improvement and AI-driven automation projects to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Manage day-to-day facilities operations for the Chicago office, supervising facilities staff and vendors, overseeing kitchen/snack programs, inventory and budgets, performing inspections, coordinating maintenance/repairs, supporting events and reception duties, ensuring safety compliance, and partnering on workplace initiatives and onboarding.

Manage and optimize critical Linux trading infrastructure: deploy and support Kubernetes, virtualization (Proxmox/QEMU-KVM), configuration management, automation scripting, and large-scale server/SAN environments. Collaborate with dev teams to operationalize applications, monitor system performance, and research/implement improvements to ensure stability for a 300+ physical server and 700+ VM environment.

Designs, implements, and administers base pay, incentive, and equity programs. Conducts market benchmarking, job evaluations, compensation analyses, and pay equity audits. Partners with HR, Finance, and leadership on total rewards strategy, compensation planning, forecasting, and compliance. Maintains job architecture, HRIS compensation data, and supports M&A compensation due diligence and integrations.

The Senior Compliance Analyst develops and administers compliance programs, manages compliance policies, conducts reviews, and oversees compliance training and inquiries in options trading.

Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll via Workday for exempt and non-exempt employees; manage payroll tax registrations and notices; support year-end W-2s and external audits; reconcile payroll bank transactions and GL accounts; partner with HR, Finance, and Treasury; create ad hoc reporting and drive payroll process improvements and automation.