Trading Associate: Portfolio Ownership & Hybrid Work

PEAK6; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.