Senior Research Analyst, Technology

Overview

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. We provide liquidity to the options market, driven by financial acumen, risk management, and cutting-edge technology. Our team of technologists, engineers, and traders leverages proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets. We are committed to providing dependable liquidity that supports market stability, investor confidence, and efficient trading across asset classes.

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Analyst to join our growing trading team. Our team blends quantitative and fundamental analysis to inform trading decisions, translating complex qualitative and quantitative information into a distribution of values and probabilities. As an Analyst, you will play a crucial role in all aspects of the trading process, from idea generation and research to portfolio construction and monitoring. You will work closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers, gaining mentorship in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for financial markets and a strong desire to contribute to a high-performing team. This role is based out of our New York City office.

What You\'ll Do All Day

• Technology / AI sector coverage : Analyze company and industry trends to identify emerging market themes within AI applications, AI infrastructure, foundation models, physical AI, etc.
• Options analysis : Apply fundamental research theses within derivatives markets, focusing on expected changes in volatility and non-normal stock distributions.
• Monitor portfolio companies : Track performance, news flow, and industry developments for existing investments.
• Generate investment ideas : Contribute to the idea generation process by identifying and pitching compelling trading opportunities.
• Prepare presentations and reports : Communicate research findings and recommendations to the team.
• Attend industry events : Network with industry professionals, track private market trends, and stay abreast of bottom-up commercial developments within nascent technologies.

Your Experience

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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 a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer 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

132,000–165,000

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring 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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