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
As an Operations Associate at PEAK6, you'll be integral to maintaining and improving the firm's processes and procedures by collaborating with traders and technologists to advance the firm's position as an innovative leader in the industry. You will be focusing on the back office duties to support the business - including position reconciliation, data quality control, and resolving issues that arise. Working in Operations at PEAK6 means that you'll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
You'll be responsible for:
- Working with trading desks and clearing firms to identify, investigate, and reconcile trades, positions, and profit/loss every morning
- Collaborating with the finance team on month end reporting
- Developing relationships with Traders, Technology, TT Solutions to execute firm initiatives
- Continuously reviewing operating processes to ensure that they are efficient and effective
- Reviewing and maintaining trading data
- Performing ad hoc project work as needed
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in SQL and Excel VBA
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to understand, analyze and creatively solve problems
- Strong sense of urgency when it comes to support resolution
- The ability to dig into the details
- The ability to pass Series 57 licensing exam upon hire
- Technical proficiency in Python not mandatory but strongly preferred
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
$70,400-$88,000
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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Skills Required
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in Excel VBA
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of urgency for support resolution
- Ability to analyze details and investigate issues
- Ability to pass the Series 57 licensing exam upon hire
- Technical proficiency in Python
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are advertised alongside mental-health resources and an EAP; feedback suggests plan options and overall health coverage are viewed favorably in several role-specific accounts. HSA-compatible plans and wellness extras (such as Calm) further reinforce perceived strength in core healthcare.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match is highlighted in official materials, and feedback suggests the retirement plan is appreciated across multiple roles. While the exact match formula is not consistently published, the presence of a match is seen as a meaningful benefit.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly listed, and feedback suggests these benefits add real value for employees with family needs. The breadth of listed family supports contributes to the sense of a well-rounded package.
PEAK6 Insights
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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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.



