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About
Katherine Shannon is an experienced trader at PEAK6, a diversified investment firm, where she focuses on executing high-volume trades and managing risk exposure for proprietary portfolios. Based in Chicago, IL, she collaborates with other trading professionals to develop and implement strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities and derivatives.
She began her tenure at PEAK6 as a trading intern in 2018 before advancing to a full-time trading role in early 2019, and has demonstrated a strong analytical approach informed by her technical background. In addition to her work at PEAK6, she has contributed to research initiatives at O'Brien & Gere (OBG), further honing her quantitative and analytical skills.
Katherine's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from both Villanova University and UNSW, providing her with a rigorous technical and quantitative skillset beneficial in today's data-driven trading environment. Her expertise and experience enable her to navigate complex equity and derivatives markets for PEAK6's proprietary strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK6 | Trader | Jan 2019 to Present | — |
| O'Brien & Gere (OBG) | Research Collaborator | Aug 2018 to Present | §•Researched remediation technologies for removing carcinogenic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater and drinking water §•Scaled-up lab research to consider applicability to on-... |
| PEAK6 Investments | Trading Intern | Jun 2018 to Aug 2018 | — |
Education
Villanova University
Chemical Engineering, Senior
2015 — 2019
UNSW
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering
2016 — 2016
Shore Regional High School
2011 — 2015
Others at Peak6 LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Trading Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | 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 |
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