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Trading Internship for Women+

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$60/hr - $75/hr

PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm based in Chicago, dedicated to introducing women to the trading industry through a unique internship program. The Trading Internship is designed to empower women by providing hands-on experience in trading, mentorship, and collaboration with senior trading partners.

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Responsibilities

Ownership of an impactful project from concept to delivery, and presenting your work to senior leadership, and stakeholders of the organization

Learning advanced option theory and the basics of volatility trading

Skill development in learning how to take calculated risks by executing trades and playing various risk-taking games

Weekly poker sessions hosted by traders to tie in trading concepts

Comprehensive mentorship and feedback process that includes dedicated 1:1 mentors, scheduled feedback cycles, and weekly 360-degree feedback of the program

Collaborating with, learning from, and articulating your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners, team members, and supporting departments

Rotating with and pitching trade ideas to traders

Exposure to other PEAK6 business lines and ventures to enhance career perspective

Hear and learn from influential women in the FinTech space

Defined experience timeline and structured program, from start to finish to ensure a maximum experience

Company sponsored events including social and team-building activities

Fully funded travel and housing in the heart of downtown Chicago

Qualification

Interest in tradingProbabilistic decision makingRisk taking skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsCollaborative environmentsLearn new conceptsPythonWork ethic