INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Trading Bootcamp Micro-Internship - Summer 2027

CompanyPEAK6
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participants will engage in educational sessions, hands-on project work, and gain exposure to an industry-leading trading desk. They will work on deploying real-world trading strategies while receiving feedback from seasoned traders.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $31
Company Size
453
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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. 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.
About the Role

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 firm’s 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


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 2027 and June 2028

  • Availability from May 24-28, 2027 OR August 16-20, 2027 (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 2027.

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.

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Key Skills
Options tradingFinancial marketsRisk managementData analysisQuantitative abilityAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsTeamworkFinancial acumen
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsTechnology
Benefits
Fully funded flightsFully funded housing