Trading Associate - 2027

PEAK6; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental &

Vision

PTO

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work up to two days a week

Job summary

PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm with a 25+ year track record. We offer a four-phase training program where you build ownership over projects and portfolios while learning coding techniques.

Participants advance through basic training, trading, rotations, and portfolio management, gaining exposure to automated and discretionary trading in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Availability for an August 2027 start date.
• Ability to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City.
• Interest in and curiosity about financial markets.
• Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Alignment with our core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability.
• Ready to learn and apply coding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital.
• Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions.
• Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading.
• Master the use of all of PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology.
• Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners.
• Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams.
• Manage a portfolio and its risks.
• Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Coding techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

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.

About This Role

Our training program consists of 4 phases: basic training, basic trading, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios. Throughout each of these phases, we layer on multiple opportunities for you to take the lead on projects with your own unique ownership and responsibility. We believe in holistic training, and include a serious focus on personal development to supplement our core options training. Trading Associates are encouraged to explore their own interests in both automated and discretionary trading, allowing them to take ownership over their career path.

Basic Training

• Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital
• Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions

Basic Trading

• Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
• Master the use of all of PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology

Long-term Rotations

• Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
• Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams

Individual Portfolios

• Manage a portfolio and its risks
• Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
• Availability for an August 2027 start date
• Ability to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City
• Interest in and curiosity about financial markets
• Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams
• Alignment with our core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability
• Ready to learn and apply coding techniques

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 [e-mail]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process. #PEAK6