Trading Associate - 2027

PEAK6•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
Manage a portfolio and its risks
Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market