Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2027

RippleMatch Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded flights and housing

Future full-time opportunity

Job summary

PEAK6 Capital Management in Chicago and beyond seeks ambitious undergraduates for its Trading Bootcamp. This weeklong program introduces you to options trading and lets you deploy a real-world trading strategy on a live desk.

It is fully funded, including flights and housing, with networking opportunities from PEAK6 founders and leaders. The experience offers a potential path toward future full-time employment at PEAK6.

Qualifications

• Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Availability from May 18-22, 2026 or August 17-21, 2026.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a weeklong program with educational sessions and hands-on project work.
• Work on deploying a real-world trading strategy.
• Network with PEAK6 founders, leaders, traders, and team members.

Skills

Market curiosity

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

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

Job Description

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 2026 and June 2027

• Availability from May 18-22, 2026 or August 17-21, 2026 (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

Base Salary Range

$25-$31 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.