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About
Abhiram Kakuturu is a trading associate at PEAK6 in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since August 2022. In this role, he covers responsibilities in market analysis, execution of trades, and risk management, contributing to the firm's trading desk activities. While his specific asset class focus is not publicly detailed, PEAK6 is well known for its engagement in equity options and derivatives trading, suggesting a primary emphasis on U.S. listed equities and options markets.
Prior to joining PEAK6, Abhiram developed his analytical and quantitative expertise as a self-employed Physics and Math tutor and as a software development intern in autonomy R&D at Emergent Space Technologies, Inc. His interdisciplinary background combines programming, quantitative analysis, and practical problem-solving skills cultivated through these experiences.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of Chicago, providing a strong technical foundation for his role in trading. Although he is early in his finance career, Abhiram leverages diverse technical and analytical skills to support innovative approaches in trading, with particular interests likely aligning with equity derivatives and quantitative risk assessment.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK6 | Trading Associate | Aug 2022 to Present | — |
| Self-employed | Physics and Math Tutor | Oct 2020 to Aug 2022 | — |
| Emergent Space Technologies, Inc. | Autonomy R and D Software Development Intern | Jun 2021 to Nov 2021 | — |
| Group One Trading, LP | Trading Analyst Intern | Jul 2021 to Aug 2021 | — |
| FInalyze Capital LLC | Investment Research Analyst | Jul 2020 to Sep 2020 | — |
| Abbott | Software Validation Intern | Jul 2019 to Oct 2019 | Automated functional testing of molecular diagnostics system. |
| American Molecular Laboratories | Operations Intern | Jul 2018 to Sep 2018 | — |
| NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Computer Science Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | Built a flood visualization web application for first-responders in Chennai. |
Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Physics
2018 — 2022
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
2014 — 2018
Others at Peak6 LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
B Barbara Sun | Equity Options Trader | Austin, TX , United States |
| Propriety Options Trader - Division Manager | Clarendon Hills, IL , United States | |
B Benjamin Fisher | Equity and Index Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Dan FitzGerald | Sr. Research Analyst | United States |
D David Budworth | Partner | Austin, TX , United States |
E Ethan Carter | Foreign Exchange Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
H Huanlong Li | analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Quantitative Trader | Highland Park, IL , United States |
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