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Akuna Capital · 5 months ago

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in providing liquidity as an options market-maker. As a Junior Trader, you will learn from experienced traders and apply various trading strategies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Learn how to make markets in a rapidly growing trading firm

Leverage proprietary technology while implementing a variety of trading strategies and ideas

Make an impact on the bottom line of the firm

Qualification

MathematicsQuantitative analysisProgramming experienceFinancial markets knowledgeCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetTeam collaboration

Required

BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment

Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills

The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships

The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced and competitive team environment

Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories

Major GPA of 3.5 or above

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Preferred

Programming experience preferred

Benefits

Employer-paid medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Other benefits

Company

Akuna Capital

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Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making.

Founded in 2011

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

https://akunacapital.com

H1B Sponsorship

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