Trade Associate Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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

Our training program consists of 4 phases: basic training, basic trading, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios. Throughout each of these phases, we layer on multiple opportunities for you to take the lead on projects with your own unique ownership and responsibility. We believe in holistic training, and include 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.  

Basic Training

• 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 

Basic Trading 

• 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 

Long-term Rotations 

• Communicate, learn from, and articulate your 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 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

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

$100,000-$125,000

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 hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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