Trading Associate - Hybrid Training & Portfolio Trading

RippleMatch Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k match

Parliament leave

HSA contribution match

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PEAK6 Capital Management, headquartered in Chicago, offers a four-phase training program for aspiring traders. Trainees progress from licensing to managing portfolios and building proprietary tools, with opportunities to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City.

Participants graduate with a strong foundation in market mechanics, option theory, and collaborative trading. A hybrid schedule and potential discretionary bonus enhance the overall compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in financial markets and strong quantitative abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to multiple cities and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a four-phase training program with ownership on projects.
• Learn and master PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology.
• Collaborate with trading teams to develop new tools.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Interest in financial markets

Coding basics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Proprietary trading tools

Job description

PEAK6 Capital Management, headquartered in Chicago, offers a four-phase training program for aspiring traders. Trainees progress from licensing to managing portfolios and building proprietary tools, with opportunities to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City.

Participants graduate with a strong foundation in market mechanics, option theory, and collaborative trading. A hybrid schedule and potential discretionary bonus enhance the overall compensation package.