Fundamental Research 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
PEAK6 Capital Management is seeking a motivated and hungry Research Analyst to join our Alpha Convexity team, a core directional team at the firm. This position requires a deep curiosity and desire to learn, with an ability to approach the market with an open mindset. Ideal candidates have market or market-adjacent connections and experience (trader, buy-side, sell-side, IR, industry expert, etc.) and are ready to apply your knowledge to a fast-moving trading environment. You'll work alongside portfolio managers, traders, and other researchers to provide fundamental and narrative analysis in the semiconductor industry which will lead directly to capital deployment.
You'll be responsible for:

• Fundamental Research: Create thorough directional theses, as well as grounded distributions of equities, with special consideration around timing, events, and earnings
• Market Narratives: Keep tabs on the market's primary concerns and themes of interest to proactively adjust positions and manage risk
• Connecting with the Street: Access and build relationships with the street to increase your knowledge and research access: expert calls, reports, conferences
• Leverage AI and Data: Integrate technology into your workflow through partnering with the firm's technologists to improve and streamline your output
• Apply real options knowledge: Demonstrate working understanding of options theory and its practical application to have informed opinions on equity volatility outlook
• Contribute to the desk: Manage and disseminate value-add research and market color to the broader trading team.

Your Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with the market: fundamental research, buy-side or sell-side analyst, IR, or industry expert
• Special interest in the semiconductor space
• Equity options experience (or willingness to learn)
• Registrations: Series 57 (or willingness to obtain)
• Financial skills: Financial reporting mechanics, valuation modeling, sensitivity analysis
• Technical skills: Working knowledge of AI; Excel; Familiarity with Google Workspace; Python or other programming languages is a plus
• Soft skills: Natural sense of urgency, exceptional attention to detail, ability to multitask in a high-stakes and fast-moving environment, comfort in context switching, and strong communication skills - both internally and with external counterparties
• Mindset: Motivated, hungry, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and curious

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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
$87,120-$108,900
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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