Trading Associate

Trading Associate at PEAK6

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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. 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
Our training program consists of 4 phases: basic training, basic trading, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios. Throughout each phase, we layer on opportunities to take the lead on projects with ownership and responsibility. We believe in holistic training, with a serious focus on personal development to supplement our core options training. Trading Associates are encouraged to explore their own interests in both automated and discretionary trading, allowing them to take ownership over their career path.

Structured Phases

• Basic Training
  • Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of hire and immediately start trading with firm capital
  • Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions
• Basic Trading
  • Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
  • Master the use of PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology
• Long-term Rotations
  • Communicate, learn from, and articulate ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
  • Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
• Individual Portfolios
  • Manage a portfolio and its risks
  • Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
• Availability for an August 2026 start date
• Ability to relocate to Chicago
• 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
• Interest in and curiosity about financial markets
• Ready to learn and apply coding techniques

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 a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer 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 may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.

Base Salary
$100,000-$125,000

EOE Notice
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We provide equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, contact our HR department at

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