Trading Associate

Job Description

Trading Associate | PEAK6

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at PEAK6, located in Austin, Chicago, or New York City, with a hybrid work model allowing up to two days remote. PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has defined the industry for over 25 years, consistently delivering liquidity to the options market. The company thrives on a blend of financial acumen, risk management, and cutting-edge technology. This role is crucial as Trading Associates drive success by leveraging proprietary technology and a data-centric approach to maintain market inventory and enable customers to stay ahead.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Austin, Chicago, or New York City
• Pay: $100000–$125000 yearly
• Team: Trading Teams
• Mission: Manage individual portfolios and their risks, testing and analyzing trading strategies to maintain market inventory and support customer needs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Licensing & Foundations: Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of hire, then learn market mechanics and options theory through classroom sessions and group discussions.
• Proprietary Trading: Engage in group trading environments to practice both the art and science of trading, mastering all of PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology.
• Strategic Collaboration: Communicate ideas and strategies effectively to senior trading partners and collaborate with trading teams to develop new, cutting-edge tools.
• Portfolio Management: Manage an individual portfolio, overseeing its risks and testing and analyzing your own trading strategies directly in the market.
• Project Ownership: Take the lead on projects with unique ownership and responsibility, exploring interests in both automated and discretionary trading throughout the training program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduating between December 2026 and June 2027, indicating an Early Career professional interested in financial markets.
• Experience: Availability for an August 2027 start date, with the ability to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City.
• Skills: Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities to work effectively in teams, and a readiness to learn and apply coding techniques.