Financial Analyst Job at PEAK6 Investments, Chicago, IL

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  • PEAK6 Investments
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We Insure is building a lean, high-leverage finance organization to power both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions.


As a Financial Analyst, you will connect business performance to financial outcomes, delivering data driven insights that guide strategy and growth. You'll support FP&A reporting, build ROI models, and partner with leaders to evaluate new initiatives and improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports with variance analysis and key insights.
  • Maintain budgets, forecasts, and dashboards linking operations to financial metrics.
  • Support annual planning and business reviews with recommendations.
ROI & Decision Support
  • Build financial models for new products, initiatives, and investments.
  • Provide analysis that supports capital allocation and business priorities.
Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze revenue, cost, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Create visual reports and concise summaries for leadership.
Scenario Modeling & Risk Analysis
  • Develop what-if models to test assumptions and evaluate risks.
  • Quantify impacts of sales performance, costs, and market changes.
Process Improvement & Systems
  • Streamline reporting and automate recurring analysis.
  • Support optimization of tools like NetSuite or Adaptive Insights.
Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Technology teams.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.
Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
  • Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Preferred
  • Experience with ERP or planning tools (NetSuite, Adaptive Insights).
  • Familiarity with SQL, Python, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Background in insurance or financial services.

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.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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Job Tags

Remote work, 2 days per week,

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