High Touch Trading Associate

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.

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.  

ABOUT THIS ROLE

PEAK6 Capital Management is looking to add a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive High Touch Associate to our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the desk’s operations by leveraging data, building sell-side relationships, and uncovering valuable insights to drive growth. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be motivated to make an impact in both the short-term performance and long-term strategic direction of the desk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a trading environment while contributing to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Order Execution: Assist in the management of trade executions across multiple asset classes. Work to improve NTI through better fill rates, optimized pricing, increased trade sizes, and quicker trade executions.

• External Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers and analysts. Filter, curate, and disseminate relevant sell-side research to support the desk’s trading decisions and enhance desk coverage.

• Data Management and Analysis:  Analyze trading flows, broker performance, and key performance metrics to inform trading strategies and improve desk efficiency. Conduct research on trading trends, market dynamics, and broker effectiveness to uncover actionable insights that can optimize execution and enhance trading outcomes. 

• Technology Utilization & Support: Use and enhance proprietary trading systems and tools to support the desk’s trading strategies, ensuring efficient order execution and reporting.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a trading or financial services role, with a focus on equity options or related markets.

• Registrations:  Series 7 and/or 56.  Or pass within 3 months of employment.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with trading conventions, terminology, and a solid understanding of equity options theory.

• Skills: Detail-oriented with strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external brokers.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading platforms and experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus.

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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. The 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.

PEAK6 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.