Trader

PEAK6•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience as a Trader, Equity Research Analyst, or in a related position within the financial technology industry.
Experience must include: Bloomberg terminal, Refinitiv Eikon terminal, Markit Dividend Portal, and knowledge of options pricing and earnings distribution pricing.
Requires passage of the Series 57 exam.

Responsibilities

Apply options theory to trading in the financial markets while mastering PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology.
Manage a portfolio, make strategic trading decisions, and assume full responsibility for its performance.
Test and analyze trading strategies, conduct deep dives into analytical and research-based data sets, and utilize cutting-edge tools to enhance results.
Develop expertise in portfolio management, risk management, technical analysis, and research, while fostering ownership, collaboration, and strong interpersonal skills.
Engage in continuous improvement by giving and receiving feedback from senior traders.
Deploying capital on trade ideas, improving trading systems through back-testing and data studies, and leveraging equity research knowledge to drive performance.