Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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PEAK6 ยท 13 hours ago

Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2026

positionChicago, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$25/hr - $31.25/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago, seeking ambitious undergraduate juniors for their Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship. This one-week program offers an engaging introduction to options trading and real-world trading strategy deployment.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
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Responsibilities

Weeklong program containing educational sessions, hands-on project work, and access to an industry-leading trading desk
Collaborative and challenging real-world learning experience
Opportunity to challenge yourself and learn outside of the classroom, expanding beyond theory and putting knowledge into practice in a tangible way
Opportunity to receive feedback from seasoned traders on assumptions, mental models, and frameworks
Networking opportunities with PEAK6 founders, leaders, traders, and other team members
Consideration for future full-time employment at PEAK6 Capital Management

Qualification

Analytical abilityQuantitative abilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Availability from May 18-22, 2026 or August 17-21, 2026 (two sessions available)
Curiosity and passion for the markets
Dedication to learning, personal growth, and career development
Success in team environments
Analytical and quantitative ability
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Fully funded including flights and housing
Consideration for future full-time employment at PEAK6 Capital Management

Company

PEAK6

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dateFounded in 1997
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.peak6.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Judi Hart
Chief Executive Officer at We Insure
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