Strategy Manage
PEAK6 Investments, established in 1997, is a leading financial institution in Chicago with a demonstrated track record of success in proprietary trading. Specializing in inventory and risk management, PEAK6 Investments employs state of the art technology and proprietary tools and is thoroughly committed to building the next generation of automated trading systems and businesses. PEAK6 is constantly expanding its commercial focus to include leading-edge initiatives in the hedge fund, online media, retail options brokerage and institutional trading segments. Voted Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For, four of the last five years, PEAK6 Investments offers: competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a great benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, sickness and disability benefits, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, along with a casual work environment and dress code and the occasional yoga class. PEAK6 currently employs over 400 professionals and is rapidly growing in scope, complexity and depth of operation.
OptionsHouse is currently seeking a Strategy Manager who is a smart, self-directed, and entrepreneurial business leader who can partner with the VP of Finance and Strategy to evaluate and drive strategic initiatives and business development opportunities. We are looking for a highly motivated independent self-starter who has the versatility and aspirations to grow into leadership and general management roles across PEAK6 Investments, LP in the long-term. The candidate should be both capable of driving heavy analytics of new opportunities and have the leadership and interpersonal skills to work across a wide variety of stakeholders (both internal and external).
Key Skills Responsibilities:
- Strategy and business operations
- Understand the industry landscape and take competitive analysis / insights to the next level, including pricing, financial performance, and product capabilities
- Develop business plans and financial models for new strategic growth initiatives
- Drive and implement large internal initiatives such as process improvements and efficiency opportunities across the organization
- Work with senior management and various business functions to evaluate opportunities and drive decisions
- Assist in the project management of large strategic initiatives led by the finance and strategy function
- Participate in and lead ad hoc special projects as needed, including internal analyses such as pricing, customer lifetime value, etc.
- Corporate development and MA
- Drive due diligence process in evaluating and analyzing strategic development opportunities (MA, partnerships, investments)
- Perform in-depth financial modeling on opportunities, including valuations and supporting negotiations
- Develop analyses on the operational aspects of deals (e.g., risks, integration efforts, real and opportunity costs, time, etc.)
- Proactively research, identify, and initiate additional partnership opportunities
Job Requirements:
- Experience requirements
- 2-6 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, or a position with relevant analytic and business experience
- MBA from a top tier university and/or experience at a premier business institution is preferred
- Prior experience in the financial services and/or consumer internet industry is preferred
- Technical skills
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Organization and leadership skills
- Eager to contribute where help is needed and/or rotate to different parts of the business, including in other businesses within PEAK6 Investments, LP
- Must be a team player and capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic entrepreneurial environment
- Strong and credible voice in the organization with an ability to question / push back
- Ability to effectively communicate and present analyses / insights to senior management
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks within an established timeline
- Strong commitment to ethics and integrity
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