The Role
Execute complex listed and OTC trades across equity options, index/ETF products, and other derivatives. Manage OTC market structure and counterparty relationships, maintain broker and sell-side relationships, analyze trading flows and performance, use proprietary tools and AI-driven analytics, and provide market research and color to the trading team.
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WHO WE ARE
PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm's special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
PEAK6 Capital Management is seeking a talented and motivated High Touch Trader to join our High Touch Desk. This is a seat for someone who has operated in a fast-moving, client-facing trading environment, is ready to bring that institutional depth to a nimble, technology-forward trading firm. You'll work alongside PEAK6 traders and external brokers to execute complex, large notional trades across equity options, index/ETF products, and OTC instruments. You know the product landscape, you've navigated the listed and OTC world, and you thrive under pressure. If you have the instincts of a seasoned bank sales trader.
You'll be responsible for:
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Compensation for this role includes a base salary and participation in the firm's bonus plan. Total compensation is structured to be competitive within the market and scaled to experience and performance.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$100,000-$125,000
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm's special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
PEAK6 Capital Management is seeking a talented and motivated High Touch Trader to join our High Touch Desk. This is a seat for someone who has operated in a fast-moving, client-facing trading environment, is ready to bring that institutional depth to a nimble, technology-forward trading firm. You'll work alongside PEAK6 traders and external brokers to execute complex, large notional trades across equity options, index/ETF products, and OTC instruments. You know the product landscape, you've navigated the listed and OTC world, and you thrive under pressure. If you have the instincts of a seasoned bank sales trader.
You'll be responsible for:
- Execute with precision: Manage the execution of trades across equity options, index/ETF products, and OTC instruments, ensuring optimal outcomes aligned with investment strategy.
- Manage the execution of over-the-counter transactions with a strong command of OTC market structure, counterparty relationships and the full breadth of OTC product conventions.
- Apply real options knowledge: Demonstrate working fluency in options theory and its practical application in live markets - not just the textbook.
- Maintain external relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and sell-side analysts to source liquidity, gather intelligence, and facilitate execution.
- Leverage data and technology: Analyze trading flows, volumes, and performance metrics. Leverage and improve proprietary trading tools, and bring an appetite for AI-powered analytics and modern market research approaches.
- Manage and disseminate value-add research and market color to the broader trading team.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience withListed and OTC products, equity derivatives, and index/ETF trading.
- Registrations: Series 7 and/or Series 56 (or willingness to obtain).
- Technical skills: Strong proficiency with trading platforms; Python or SQL experience is a plus. Comfort with Google Workspace and an aptitude for adopting new analytics and AI tools.
- Soft skills: Natural sense of urgency, exceptional attention to detail, ability to multitask in a high-stakes environment, and strong communication skills - both internally and with external counterparties.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and curious. You want to do more than execute - you want to understand, improve, and contribute.
Compensation for this role includes a base salary and participation in the firm's bonus plan. Total compensation is structured to be competitive within the market and scaled to experience and performance.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$100,000-$125,000
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with listed and OTC products, equity derivatives, and index/ETF trading
- Series 7 and/or Series 56 registration, or willingness to obtain
- Strong proficiency with trading platforms
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Python or SQL experience
- Working knowledge of options theory and its application in live markets
- Strong communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and ability to work in a high-stakes environment
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes PPO and HSA options, dental/vision, and mental-health support through an EAP and apps like Calm. Feedback suggests medical plans are considered strong, with some noting subsidized premiums.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match is consistently highlighted across company materials and job postings. Feedback suggests this program is viewed positively and adds meaningful value to total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with paid holidays, sick leave, volunteer days, and even an eight-week sabbatical after long tenure. Feedback suggests paid parental leave and adoption assistance further broaden time-off coverage.
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The Company
What We Do
PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. Here, we build and invest in businesses that span from finance and insurance to esports and education — and we're always seeking new opportunities. We're not defined by one industry or market. We activate "what is" into "what ought to be" through world-class technology, operational excellence, and purposeful design. We're in the business of doing, creating, and building the world with innovation and democratization in mind. Our team of opportunistic thinkers are generating new ideas while constantly improving, refining, and activating past ones. At PEAK6, it's not just our investments that make use great, but our people that make us valuable.
Why Work With Us
Ordinary doesn't apply here. We look for people who aren’t afraid to take chances, who bet on themselves and do it with confidence. People that dream up big ideas and ways to execute them. Epic storytellers, nimble problem solvers, imaginative entrepreneurs, and change-makers are all welcome.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
