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Akuna Capital · 2 hours ago

Experienced Options Trader

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making. They are seeking experienced Options Traders to manage derivatives portfolios, dynamically manage risk, and work with technology and quant teams to optimize trading algorithms.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Profitably manage a derivatives portfolio and be responsible for dynamically managing risk to ensure portfolio is under prescribed risk limits

Work with our technology and quant teams to ensure existing algorithms are functioning properly

Analyze data to optimize parameters

Introduce improvements to our algorithms to best provide liquidity

Qualification

Market making experienceQuantitative analysisRisk managementMathematical modelingData analysisEffective communicationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

1+ years of market making experience (responsibility for PnL and risk)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field

Strong math aptitude, numerical, and quantitative analysis skills

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

Passionate about problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever changing market

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

Detail-oriented

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

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

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

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