PEAK6 · 3 hours ago
Trading Internship for Women
PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm based in Chicago. They are offering a Trading Internship designed to introduce women to the trading industry, providing hands-on experience in trading, mentorship, and skill development.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
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
Required
Junior standing (graduating between December 2026 – June 2027)
Ability to relocate to Chicago for the internship
Interest in the trading industry & financial markets
Desire to learn and thrive in collaborative environments
Strong work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Probabilistic decision making & risk taking skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Ability to pick up new technical concepts and languages (i.e. Python)
Benefits
Fully funded travel and housing in the heart of downtown Chicago
Company sponsored events including social and team-building activities
Company
PEAK6
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Funding
Current Stage
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