Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD

About this Role Our internship will introduce you to the basics of trading, help you see how empowering trading can be, and help you develop key skills that you'll leverage in any industry. You will experience a fast‑paced, risk‑seeking environment where you will trade based on instant news. Our immersive internship offers the opportunity to learn about being a trader by allowing you to experience it for yourself. Key Responsibilities Ownership of an impactful project from concept to delivery, and presenting your work to senior leadership and stakeholders of the organization Learning advanced option theory and the basics of volatility trading Skill development in learning how to take calculated risks by executing trades and playing various risk‑taking games Weekly poker sessions hosted by traders to tie in trading concepts Comprehensive mentorship and feedback process that includes dedicated 1:1 mentors, scheduled feedback cycles, and weekly 360‑degree feedback of the program Collaborating with, learning from, and articulating your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners, team members, and supporting departments Rotating with and pitching trade ideas to traders Exposure to other PEAK6 business lines and ventures to enhance career perspective Hear and learn from influential women in the FinTech space Defined experience timeline and structured program, from start to finish to ensure a maximum experience Company‑sponsored events including social and team‑building activities Fully funded travel and housing in the heart of downtown Chicago Qualifications Junior standing (graduating between December 2025 – June 2026) Ability to relocate to Chicago for the internship Interest in the trading industry Desire to learn and thrive in collaborative environmentsStrong work ethic Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Probabilistic decision making skills Exceptional problem‑solving skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Quant Blueprint LLC