STAGE 1
Application
Submit your application. Receive an assessment as the next step in the process.
Campus Opportunities
EXPLORE OUR INTERNSHIPS AND NEW GRADUATE OPENINGS
At PEAK6, we've meticulously designed our summer internship program to immerse students and about-to-be graduates in fintech while giving under-represented groups real, hands-on experience. Each experience is curated to help students determine if fintech and trading perfectly match their goals. Interns will engage in unparalleled opportunities to learn and grow, whether their interests lie in the finance or software side of fintech. Our team is eager to share their expertise, providing hands-on experience and real-world projects to help each intern thrive.
Looking to take your first step after graduation? PEAK6 welcomes new graduates to apply their fresh ideas and passion to our open trading and tech opportunities.
Program Praise from Past Participants
The PEAK6 internship helped me gain confidence in my ability to be successful in a field that has historically had more representation by men. I'll never forget the time, a year before the internship, that a man next to me opened the Robinhood app and told me I "would never understand this stuff." The PEAK6 internship is proof that that is not the case; women are completely capable of being successful traders when given the necessary education and tools.
Caylie Cincera
PEAK6 Intern | Trading Experience for Women+
I am unsure if I would be a trader today without the internship. It allowed me to take a risk and learn about something I had never done before. I grew and discovered I enjoyed trading during my internship — which would have never been possible without the women-focused opportunity.
Anne Marie Stifter
PEAK6 Intern | Trading Experience for Women+
From the start, PEAK6 emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication between peers. I really enjoyed learning about trading with a cohort of other like-minded women+ who were from all different academic backgrounds.
Jiazhen Liu
PEAK6 Intern | Trading Experience for Women+
I see money a lot differently, in the way that I can spend money on investments and things that may feel risky but if I know what the reward will be, it's like making a trade. Regardless of my future career, this summer has given me a skillset that I can apply everywhere. Talking money and making financial decisions are invaluable skills that I am grateful to have learned here.
Natasha Thussu Dhar
PEAK6 Intern | Trading Experience for Women+
ENGINEERING A BREAKTHROUGH
Software engineering interns can also be placed at PEAK6 through the Break Through Tech Chicago Sprinterns™ program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
LEARN MORECAPITAL MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS
TRADING INTERNSHIP
Trading Experience for Women+
Nine weeks | JUNE - AUGUST | Chicago
Learn the fundamentals of trading with priceless hands-on learning experience. This trading internship program is for women-identifying college juniors. Accepting applications beginning in July with interviews throughout the fall.
Work alongside experienced traders on the trading floor.
Complete a project after learning advanced option theory and the basics of volatility trading.
Practice taking calculated risks by executing trades and playing various risk-taking games.
Present work to senior leadership, end users, and organizational stakeholders.
Hear and learn from influential women+ throughout the fintech space.
Housing and travel expenses to our Chicago office completely covered.
TRADING INTERNSHIP
TRADING BOOTCAMP
One week | May & AUGUST | Chicago
Two sessions are available (May and August) for an intense boot camp in equity options and markets at our Chicago Board of Trade headquarters. This program is designed for college juniors. Accepting applications in August with interviewing in the spring.
Immerse yourself in educational sessions, hands-on project work, and access to an industry-leading trading desk.
Expand your knowledge beyond theory and put that learning into practice.
Network with PEAK6 founders, leaders, and traders.
Housing and travel expenses to our Chicago office completely covered.
TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
Software Engineering Internship for Women+
Nine weeks | JUNE - AUGUST | Chicago
Explore financial technology through an all-women+ summer internship cohort (founded by PEAK6 co-founder, Jenny Just). This program is for women-identifying college juniors. Accepting applications beginning in July with interviews throughout the fall.
Lean into your curiosity, passions, and tech-savvy skills.
Complete a project after learning advanced option theory and the basics of volatility trading.
Practice taking calculated risks by executing trades and playing various risk-taking games.
Present work to senior leadership, end users, and organizational stakeholders.
Hear and learn from influential women+ throughout the fintech space.
Housing and travel expenses to our Chicago office completely covered.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NEW GRADUATES
Trading
TRADING ASSOCIATE
Chicago
This is our entry level opportunity for graduating seniors. It is an 18-month program that focuses on education and growth. TA’s get basic training and obtain their Series 57 license within two months of their start date so they can start trading.
Start your career journey in our headquarters in Chicago
We will teach everything you need to know during our comprehensive training program.
Participate in rotations to communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners.
Manage an individual portfolio to test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market.
Technology
Software Engineer I
Chicago
Hone your programming skills in this entry-level role focusing on the fintech industry and how your work impacts the end-user. This position is perfect for graduating college seniors. Accepting applications beginning in July with interviews throughout the fall.
Participate in up to three team rotations to find your perfect fit.
Gain proficiency in fintech terminology through options trading instruction.
Become a part of a robust mentorship program.
Own innovative project work from start to finish that directly impacts our traders.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
STAGE 2 | 1 HOUR | ZOOM
Interview
Discussion will include a mix of technical and behavioral questions.
STAGE 3 | HALF DAY | ZOOM
FINAL Interview
Meet with leadership and future team members.
STAGE 4 | TYPICALLY 2 WEEKS
Offer Decision
In an effort to give each applicant careful consideration, we may take up to two weeks to inform you of the team's decision.
