High Touch Trading Associate

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.

Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.

We are committed to providing dependable liquidity, which is crucial for market stability, investor confidence, and efficient trading across asset classes.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Assist in the management of trade executions across multiple asset classes;
Work to improve NTI through better fill rates, optimized pricing,
increased trade sizes, and quicker trade executions; Develop and maintain
strong relationships with sell-side brokers and analysts; Filter, curate, and
disseminate relevant sell-side research to support the desk’s trading
decisions and enhance desk coverage; Analyze trading flows, broker
performance, and key performance metrics to inform trading strategies and
improve desk efficiency; Conduct research on trading trends, market
dynamics, and broker effectiveness to uncover actionable insights that can
optimize execution and enhance trading outcomes; and Use and enhance
proprietary trading systems and tools to support the desk’s trading
strategies, ensuring efficient order execution and reporting.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Economics, or related
field, plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or in risk management.
Must have passed Series 7, 56 or 57 exam, or pass within 4 months of
commencing employment. Experience must include: Experience
analyzing and developing financial quantitative and mathematical
systems; VaR, stress testing, liquidity risk, concentration risk, cleared
derivatives markets and options. 10% domestic travel required. Hybrid
role – 3 mandatory in-office days/week and 2 work-from-home
days/week.
 

Salary range: $55,557 - $88,000/year

Location: 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, 401K

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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

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 [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.