Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2026

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. PEAK6 Capital Management was brought to life through insatiable curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to win. We offer incredible opportunities for smart, passionate team players to solve complex problems and take calculated risks. We were among the first firms to develop sophisticated proprietary technology in our trading business. Today, we continue to leverage our technical ingenuity and operational excellence across several investment areas, spanning early-to-mid stage growth capital, operational control, trading, and eSports. ABOUT THIS ROLE PEAK6 Capital Management is seeking ambitious students who are looking to showcase their passion for trading and financial markets. Open to all undergraduate juniors, our Trading Bootcamp is a highly engaging one-week program that will introduce you to options trading and allow you to work on deploying a real-world trading strategy. Throughout the experience, it will be a first-hand look of what a future job in the industry looks like in addition to exploring your interests in the trading world. What you can expect from the program: Weeklong program containing educational sessions, hands-on project work, and access to an industry-leading trading desk Collaborative and challenging real-world learning experience Opportunity to challenge yourself and learn outside of the classroom, expanding beyond theory and putting knowledge into practice in a tangible way Opportunity to receive feedback from seasoned traders on assumptions, mental models, and frameworks Networking opportunities with PEAK6 founders, leaders, traders, and other team members Fully funded including flights and housing Consideration for future full-time employment at PEAK6 Capital Management We’re looking for someone who has: Junior standing with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027 Availability from May 18-22, 2026 or August 17-21, 2026 (two sessions available) Curiosity and passion for the markets Dedication to learning, personal growth, and career development Success in team environments Analytical and quantitative ability Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Legal authorization to work in the United States We are currently accepting applications for this program. We will begin interviewing for this role in January 2026. Base Salary Range $25-$31.25 an hour The hourly pay range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. #PEAK6 #PEAK6 We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit. We seek out the transformational opportunity, making it better, more useful, more valuable. At PEAK6, we activate what is into what ought to be through world-class technology, operational excellence and purposeful design. Headquartered in the Chicago Board of Trade Building, PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. While trading got us our start and still powers our center, we quickly realized that our vision was to embrace and empower today’s consumer through technology, simplifying processes, improving performance and creating new wealth.

Salary : $25 - $31