Operations Associate

WHO WE ARE

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 firms 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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As an Operations Associate at PEAK6 youll be integral to maintaining and improving the firms processes and procedures by collaborating with traders and technologists to advance the firms position as an innovative leader in the industry. You will be focusing on the back office duties to support the business including position reconciliation data quality control and resolving issues that arise. Working in Operations at PEAK6 means that youll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.

Youll be responsible for:

• Working with trading desks and clearing firms to identify investigate and reconcile trades positions and profit/loss every morning
• Collaborating with the finance team on month end reporting
• Developing relationships with Traders Technology TT Solutions to execute firm initiatives
• Continuously reviewing operating processes to ensure that they are efficient and effective
• Reviewing and maintaining trading data
• Performing ad hoc project work as needed

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in SQL and Excel VBA
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to understand analyze and creatively solve problems
• Strong sense of urgency when it comes to support resolution

• The ability to dig into the details

• The ability to pass Series 57 licensing exam upon hire

• Technical proficiency in Python not mandatory but strongly preferred

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

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 We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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