PEAK6 · 1 day ago
Trading Associate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yrPEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago, with a focus on delivering liquidity to the options market. The Trading Associate role involves a comprehensive training program that includes basic training, trading practice, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios, emphasizing personal development and ownership of projects.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital
Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions
Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
Master the use of all of PEAK6’s proprietary tools and technology
Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
Manage a portfolio and its risks
Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
Availability for an August 2026 start date
Ability to relocate to Austin
Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams
Alignment with our core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability
Interest in and curiosity about financial markets
Ready to learn and apply coding techniques
Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital
Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions
Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
Master the use of all of PEAK6's proprietary tools and technology
Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
Manage a portfolio and its risks
Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Ability to work remotely up to two days a week
Company
PEAK6
We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
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