High Touch Trader

WHO WE ARE
Headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade, 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.
PEAK6 Capital Management was brought to life through insatiable curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to win. We offer incredible opportunities for smart, passionate team players to solve complex problems and take calculated risks. We were among the first firms to develop sophisticated proprietary technology in our trading business. Today, we continue to leverage our technical ingenuity and operational excellence across several investment areas, spanning early-to-mid stage growth capital, operational control, trading, and eSports. Throughout the years, we've built and operated several financial technology firms and we continue to evolve.
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. Ideally coming from a major financial institution and 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 OTC world, and you thrive under pressure. If you have the instincts of a seasoned bank sales trader
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
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
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.
• Own the OTC desk: 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.
• Drive 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.
• Contribute to the desk: Manage and disseminate value-add research and market color to the broader trading team.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with 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 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.

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. The 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.
PEAK6 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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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