Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic, successful team breaking new ground in technology and trading. As a leader in the financial industry, we seek incredibly talented minds to develop the next generation of proprietary trading strategies. No trading experience? No problem. We’ll teach you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Displays sound judgment. You’re capable of independent, unbiased decision making. You use research and data to make informative decisions.
• Exhibits ingenuity. You think outside the box and come up with new ideas. You question the old ways of doing things. You like to experiment.
• Is adaptable. You function well with ambiguity and are resourceful in new situations. You’re receptive to feedback and you learn from experience.
• Is resilient. You’re gritty and you’re constantly trying to improve yourself. You don’t give up in tough times and you push forward.
• Is collaborative. You like working with others and you do it effectively. You have your own opinion but also respect the opinions of others.
• Thinks critically. You are able to effectively evaluate information and draw conclusions based on sound analysis.

What you’ll do all day:

• (Initially) attend high impact, equity derivatives training. This is a comprehensive, accelerated curriculum. The program delivers industry leading content, but also includes hands-on coaching from seasoned, successful traders. We take training seriously.
• Get exposure to different arms of the business. You’ll not only learn how to trade, but you will also develop skills such as data analytics, coding and research to enhance your abilities. You’ll be able to dive deep into the different parts of the trading process.
• Test innovative trading ideas. We want you applying what you learn, fast. You’ll be developing and testing trading ideas within weeks. Wow us with your innovation.
• Experiment with technology. Our technology is impressive. You’ll want to get familiar with all the products, tools and features available to you. You may even identify some new features you want developed.

A few reasons why you might not like us:

• You don’t like working in teams. Teamwork is a staple in PEAK6 culture, and it’s what has made us so successful. It’s also how we approach our trading; we work in a team based group structure.
• We’re not a high frequency firm. That’s just not our thing. We give our traders hands-on control over every trade. It’s why we’re a very successful proprietary trading shop.
• You don’t like change. This is not a job for someone who likes predictability. The market is dynamic. Market conditions shift often, which means you need to adapt accordingly. You won’t be bored.
• You’re risk averse. You’ll need to navigate ambiguity in this role. And, you need to be excited by that idea. There’s always a way to hedge your risk, you just have to seize the opportunity.

And a few reasons why you might love us:

• You’ll grow and learn a lot. You’ll become a better business person as you immerse yourself in the world of technology, trading, and entrepreneurship. You’ll get ample opportunities to learn a lot and learn from those around you.
• The work environment is amazing. Our Chicago office space is really cool, open, and sleek. Employee engagement is important to us so we have intramural sport leagues, on-site yoga, top-shelf parties, poker and Cornhole tournaments and more.
• The team is even more amazing. You’ll work with people who are as energetic, smart, and driven as you are. You’ll work for amazing people and learn from the best, too.

Requirements:

• Required to pass Series 57 licensing exam upon hire.