The Role
Execute options trading using proprietary tools; manage and assume responsibility for a portfolio's performance; design, back-test, and analyze trading strategies; perform deep-dive research and technical analysis; apply portfolio and risk management techniques; collaborate with senior traders and iterate on trading systems to improve results.
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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
Position: Trader
Location: 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Responsibilities: Apply options theory to trading in the financial markets while mastering PEAK6's proprietary tools and technology. Manage a portfolio, make strategic trading decisions, and assume full responsibility for its performance. Test and analyze trading strategies, conduct deep dives into analytical and research-based data sets, and utilize cutting-edge tools to enhance results. Develop expertise in portfolio management, risk management, technical analysis, and research, while fostering ownership, collaboration, and strong interpersonal skills. Engage in continuous improvement by giving and receiving feedback from senior traders.
Deploying capital on trade ideas, improving trading systems through back-testing and data studies, and leveraging equity research knowledge to drive performance.
Educ./experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Trader, Equity Research Analyst, or in a related position within the financial technology industry. Experience must include: Bloomberg terminal, Refinitiv Eikon terminal, Markit Dividend Portal, and knowledge of options pricing and earnings distribution pricing. Also, requires passage of the Series 57 exam.
Salary range: $55,557 - $100,000
Standard company benefits.
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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.
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
Position: Trader
Location: 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Responsibilities: Apply options theory to trading in the financial markets while mastering PEAK6's proprietary tools and technology. Manage a portfolio, make strategic trading decisions, and assume full responsibility for its performance. Test and analyze trading strategies, conduct deep dives into analytical and research-based data sets, and utilize cutting-edge tools to enhance results. Develop expertise in portfolio management, risk management, technical analysis, and research, while fostering ownership, collaboration, and strong interpersonal skills. Engage in continuous improvement by giving and receiving feedback from senior traders.
Deploying capital on trade ideas, improving trading systems through back-testing and data studies, and leveraging equity research knowledge to drive performance.
Educ./experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Trader, Equity Research Analyst, or in a related position within the financial technology industry. Experience must include: Bloomberg terminal, Refinitiv Eikon terminal, Markit Dividend Portal, and knowledge of options pricing and earnings distribution pricing. Also, requires passage of the Series 57 exam.
Salary range: $55,557 - $100,000
Standard company benefits.
#LI-DNI
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.
Skills Required
- Two (2) years of experience as a Trader, Equity Research Analyst, or related position within the financial technology industry.
- Experience using the Bloomberg terminal.
- Experience using Refinitiv Eikon terminal.
- Experience with Markit Dividend Portal.
- Knowledge of options pricing and earnings distribution pricing.
- Passage of the Series 57 exam.
What the Team is Saying
Devin Blizniak
Product Manager, PEAK6 Capital Management
Isaac Stern
Trader, PEAK6 Capital Management
Courtney Schroeder
Human Resources Project Manager
Paul Whalen
Staff Software Engineer, PEAK6 Capital Management
Erik Heinz
Director, Technology Services
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus mental‑health resources, EAP, and wellness programs are consistently advertised across the careers site and postings. This breadth of core health coverage appears to be standard across PEAK6 entities.
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Retirement Support — A defined‑contribution 401(k) plan with company match is promoted on careers materials and confirmed by corporate filings. Retirement support is positioned as a core component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, and two paid volunteer days are highlighted, with long‑tenure sabbaticals also cited on employer profiles. Time‑off provisions are paired with hybrid flexibility in many roles to support work–life balance.
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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
