Risk Analyst, Tech Specialist

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

As a Tech Specialist on the risk team, you will own the tech stack that powers our portfolio analysis and risk management, from our data pipelines to user facing applications. You’ll leverage your technical skills, analytical mindset, and ability to anticipate team needs before they emerge. Collaborating with traders, portfolio managers, and technology teams, you’ll have the opportunity to truly drive impact and contribute to the company’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain risk management tools using Python and SQL

• Perform statistical analysis to assess potential risks and make actionable recommendations 

• Work closely with trading teams and portfolio managers to help monitor their risk efficiently 

• Generate insights from large datasets to support decision-making 

• Identify and escalate potential technical needs before they become significant issues

• Assist in implementing policy and process improvements across the organization that align with our risk culture  

About You: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. 

• Series 57 license will be required in the first month.  Series 24 license will be required within the first year

• 3+ years of prior work experience in software engineering, data analysis, or a similar role

• You have technical work experience and want to move into a market facing role or you are already employed in finance but have exceptional technical knowledge

• Expertise in Python and SQL

• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, modeling techniques, and data visualization tools 

• Forward-thinking, with a keen eye for identifying and preempting potential risks

• Solid communication skills to clearly articulate technical insights to non-technical stakeholders

• High level of curiosity and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Exceptional attention to detail 

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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

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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