Trader

PEAK6•Chicago, IL

1d•$55,557 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Position: Trader Location: 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 500, Chicago, IL 60604 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.

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.