Market Maker / Prop TradingFounded 1997

Peak6

Peak6 is a financial services and technology firm that started as an options trading firm and has evolved into a diversified platform spanning investments, insurance, and technology. Their trading division focuses on options market making and quantitative strategies. Peak6 is also known for their technology incubator and investments in various fintech and insuretech ventures. They combine trading expertise with an entrepreneurial approach to building businesses.

Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Employees
500+
Entry-Level Pay (est.)
$150K – $250K
Senior Pay (est.)
$250K – $450K

Roles at Peak6

Quantitative TraderSoftware EngineerData ScientistTrading Technologist

Key Skills Required

PythonC++Options TheoryMachine LearningFull-Stack Development

How to Get Hired

Peak6 recruits through their website and campus events. The interview process varies by role but typically includes coding assessments for tech roles and quantitative reasoning for trading roles. They offer positions across trading, technology, and operations.

Compensation at Peak6

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Peak6. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)
$150K – $250K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Senior / Experienced (estimated total)
$250K – $450K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

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