Product Manager

WHO WE AREPEAK6 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 ROLEThe Product Manager is strategic and tactical, shaping the tools, platforms, and systems powering our trading desk. You can seamlessly switch between big-picture vision and hands-on execution, and succeed in fast-paced, dynamic environments where clarity often needs to be created from ambiguity. Your day-to-day will include iterating on proven products and envisioning entirely new ones, with the goal of boosting performance, efficiency, and innovation on the desk.You'll be responsible for: Develop and execute product roadmaps for trading tools, balancing support for existing products with new innovations.Engage directly with trading and engineering to identify pain points, define needs, and create solutions that drive business value.Champion product vision; communicate priorities, strategy, and progress across the organization.Define user stories, map user flows, prioritize a shovel-ready backlog, and set clear acceptance criteria.Proactively build partnerships with different trading teams and internal venture initiatives to surface new ideas and cross-pollinate solutions.Implement and communicate metrics, conduct usability testing, and use data to continually improve product fit and impact.Stay at the forefront of documentation and best practices, supporting both new and legacy product lines.YOUR EXPERIENCE2-4+ years of product management experience, preferably in fintechDirect experience working with agile teams to deliver products from vision through execution.History of success building and iterating on user-centric, mission-critical applications in time-sensitive domains.Demonstrated ability to build deep partnerships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong communication, documentation, and relationship management skills.Analytical mindset—comfortable working with data, defining KPIs, and rapidly assessing success/failure during product lifecycles.Adaptability and bias for action—able to navigate ambiguity, work at speed, and drive results in highly dynamic environments.OUR REWARDSWe 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$92,000-$115,000PEAK6 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 We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.#PEAK6SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time