Risk Analyst

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.
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.
We are committed to providing dependable liquidity, which is crucial for market stability, investor confidence, and efficient trading across asset classes.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the Execution Risk Analyst on the Risk Management Team in Capital Management, you will help monitor and maintain the firm's order flow to the marketplace, while you enhance the tooling to properly carry out such tasks. Additionally, you will develop tools to monitor market risk across the firm's trading activities. You will understand the significant market risk positions and their impact on the firm's portfolio. You will be dealing directly with the trading desk to make time sensitive, high pressure decisions.
You'll Be Responsible For

• Daily monitoring and validation of execution risk
• Regular testing of all execution limits
• Keeping abreast of relevant market events and drivers as they pertain to firm positioning
• Maintaining an active dialogue with support groups regarding risk changes, risk representation, revenue, and regulatory issues.
• Communication of key execution risks to management via presentations and regular write-ups
• Working with other Risk functions including Product Control, Middle Office, Risk IT, and Risk Reporting

Your Experience

• An excellent academic background, degree in a quantitative discipline such as financial engineering, mathematical or computational finance, or combined undergraduate/graduate degrees in economics and statistics
• 1-3 years of experience in a risk analyst role or related position
• Proficiency with Python and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, project management and prioritization skills which will be key in balancing daily deadlines with timely implementation of strategic projects
• A demonstrable understanding of options pricing methods and models preferred but not required

*Successful completion of the Series 57 will need to be completed within 120 days from hiring date.
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 our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees 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
$80,800-$101,000
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. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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