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.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
PEAK6 Capital Management is seeking ambitious students who are looking to showcase their passion for trading and financial markets. Open to all undergraduate juniors, our Trading Bootcamp is a highly engaging one-week program that will introduce you to options trading and allow you to work on deploying a real-world trading strategy. Throughout the experience, it will be a first-hand look of what a future job in the industry looks like in addition to exploring your interests in the trading world.
What you can expect from the program:
- Weeklong program containing educational sessions, hands-on project work, and access to an industry-leading trading desk
- Collaborative and challenging real-world learning experience
- Opportunity to challenge yourself and learn outside of the classroom, expanding beyond theory and putting knowledge into practice in a tangible way
- Opportunity to receive feedback from seasoned traders on assumptions, mental models, and frameworks
- Networking opportunities with PEAK6 founders, leaders, traders, and other team members
- Fully funded including flights and housing
- Consideration for future full-time employment at PEAK6 Capital Management
We're looking for someone who has:
- Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Availability from May 24-28, 2027 OR August 16-20, 2027 (two sessions available)
- Curiosity and passion for the markets
- Dedication to learning, personal growth, and career development
- Success in team environments
- Analytical and quantitative ability
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
We are currently accepting applications for this program. We will begin interviewing for this role in January 2027.
Base Salary Range
$25-$31.25 an hour
The hourly pay range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
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Skills Required
- Junior standing with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
- Availability May 24-28, 2027 OR August 16-20, 2027
- Curiosity and passion for the markets
- Dedication to learning, personal growth, and career development
- Success in team environments
- Analytical and quantitative ability
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
What the Team is Saying
PEAK6 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, an Employee Assistance Program, and stigma‑free mental‑health resources via BCBSIL. These offerings are presented as core strengths across the company’s benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are emphasized with a “robust” 401(k) company match, alongside standard protections such as disability and life insurance. These elements are consistently positioned as central to the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with PTO, paid holidays, two paid volunteer days, hybrid work, and long‑tenure sabbaticals. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further broaden the leave menu.
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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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.
