Trading Associate
PEAK6
Chicago, IL0–27 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 27 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
About the Role
The Trading Associate role is part of a 4-phase training program: basic training, basic trading, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios. Throughout these phases, you will have opportunities to lead projects with ownership and responsibility. The program emphasizes holistic training, including personal development and core options training. Trading Associates are encouraged to explore interests in automated and discretionary trading, taking ownership of their career paths.
Key Responsibilities
- Basic Training:
- Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of hire.
- Immediately start trading with firm capital.
- Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions.
- Basic Trading:
- 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.
- Long-term Rotations:
- Communicate, learn from, and articulate ideas and strategies to senior trading partners.
- Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams.
- Individual Portfolios:
- Manage a portfolio and its risks.
- Test and analyze personal trading strategies in the market.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's or Master's degree graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Availability for an August 2027 start date.
- Ability to relocate to Austin, Chicago, or New York City.
- Interest in and curiosity about financial markets.
- Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Alignment with core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability.
- Ready to learn and apply coding techniques.