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 are PEAK6, a financial technology firm headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade building, where we first opened our doors more than 20 years ago. Our first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and, over the past two decades, we have applied the same formula 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, helping to unlock their potential.
The Senior Manager, Benefits is responsible for the strategic oversight, implementation, administration, and evaluation of employee benefits programs across multiple U.S. business entities and international locations. This role ensures benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational objectives.
The Manager partners with HR leadership, internal stakeholders, benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to oversee program delivery, evaluate recommendations, support strategic decisions, and enhance the overall employee experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Benefits Program Management (40%)
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, wellness, leaves of absence, and disability benefits.
Evaluate existing benefits offerings for competitiveness, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives, and recommend enhancements as appropriate.
Monitor industry trends and emerging benefits practices to identify opportunities for program improvements and an enhanced employee experience.
Partner with regional HR teams, benefits brokers, and international vendors to oversee benefits programs across multiple U.S. business entities and international locations, including the UK and Philippines. Responsibilities include oversight of annual renewals, evaluation of financial analyses and plan design recommendations, and consideration of applicable local requirements.
Plan and oversee annual open enrollment activities, ensuring effective coordination with internal teams, brokers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Benefits Administration (30%)
Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of enrollments, eligibility changes, and employee inquiries.
Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other service providers to support effective program administration, resolve escalations, and monitor service delivery.
Partner with HR and Employee Relations to oversee leave of absence, disability, return-to-work, and workplace accommodation processes, including coordination with third-party administrators.
Oversee benefits administration processes within Workday and other benefits systems, including open enrollment, system testing, eligibility, data accuracy, and coordination with HRIS and Payroll.
Provide oversight of retirement plan administration and service-provider relationships, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners as appropriate.
Compliance and Risk Management…