About the role#
PEAK6 offers a unique trading experience designed to introduce women to the financial markets. This program aims to encourage collaborative individuals to enter the trading industry. You will learn the basics of trading and develop skills applicable to various professional fields. The experience includes a structured program with mentorship, feedback cycles, and opportunities to learn from influential women in the FinTech space.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of an impactful project from concept to delivery.
- Learn advanced option theory and the basics of volatility trading.
- Develop skills in taking calculated risks by executing trades.
- Collaborate with and articulate your ideas to senior trading partners.
- Gain exposure to other PEAK6 business lines and ventures.
- Participate in weekly poker sessions and team-building activities.
What you'll need#
- Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Ability to relocate to Chicago for the duration of the internship.
- Interest in the trading industry and financial markets.
- Strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to pick up new technical concepts and languages such as Python.
- Proficiency in probabilistic decision making and problem-solving.
- Majors in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or Psychology.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $60-$75 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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