Equity Trader (APAC Market Hours)

WHO WE ARE
Headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade, PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm's special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
We are committed to providing dependable liquidity, which is crucial for market stability, investor confidence, and efficient trading across asset classes.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As an Equity Trader at PEAK6, you will build and operate automated equity trading strategies from 7:00pm to 3:00am CST. You will manage portfolio risk, make trading decisions in response to market activity, and drive the continued development of the firm's overnight electronic trading strategies.
This role is based in the US and can be remote.
You'll be responsible for:

• Monitoring portfolio risk and making trading decisions in response to activity and market conditions
• Automated strategy development and iteration
• Employing a data-driven framework to improve performance of trading strategies and portfolio holdings
• Collaborating with software engineers and systems support specialists to creatively solve problems and drive innovation within the firm
• Contribute to all aspects of the firm's overnight equity trading including: supporting internal dialogue with product knowledge, liaising with external partners, issue resolution

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of market making experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related financial services work
• Proficiency in Python
• Be a strong collaborator and communicator that will thrive in a dynamic and self-directed environment
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to understand, analyze and creatively solve problems
• A valid and active FINRA Series 57
• Ability to work independently from 7:00pm - 3:00am CST

OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$100,000-$125,000
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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