PEAK6 · 22 hours ago
High Touch Trading Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expPEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The High Touch Trading Associate will assist in managing trade executions, develop relationships with brokers, and analyze trading flows to improve desk efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the management of trade executions across multiple asset classes
Work to improve NTI through better fill rates, optimized pricing, increased trade sizes, and quicker trade executions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers and analysts
Filter, curate, and disseminate relevant sell-side research to support the desk’s trading decisions and enhance desk coverage
Analyze trading flows, broker performance, and key performance metrics to inform trading strategies and improve desk efficiency
Conduct research on trading trends, market dynamics, and broker effectiveness to uncover actionable insights that can optimize execution and enhance trading outcomes
Use and enhance proprietary trading systems and tools to support the desk’s trading strategies, ensuring efficient order execution and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Economics, or related field
1 year of experience in the job offered or in risk management
Must have passed Series 7, 56 or 57 exam, or pass within 4 months of commencing employment
Experience analyzing and developing financial quantitative and mathematical systems
Experience with VaR, stress testing, liquidity risk, concentration risk, cleared derivatives markets and options
10% domestic travel required
Hybrid role – 3 mandatory in-office days/week and 2 work-from-home days/week
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
PTO
401K
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
Company
PEAK6
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