Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2027

PEAK6; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights and housing funded

Potential for full-time employment

Industry-leading trading desk access

Job summary

PEAK6 Capital Management in the Chicago area offers a Trading Bootcamp for current undergraduates aiming to explore options trading and deploy real-world trading strategies. The week-long program includes hands-on project work, access to an industry-leading trading desk, and networking with PEAK6 founders, leaders, traders, and team members.

Participants must be on track to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027, and be available May 18-22, 2026 or August 17-21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Availability 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.

Skills

Junior standing

Graduation window 2026-2027

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Team player

Legal work US

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.