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Akuna Capital · 1 hour ago

Broker Trader

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in providing liquidity as an options market-maker. The Broker Trader will be responsible for making markets on options for brokers and banks, utilizing strong relationships and familiarity with the options space to identify opportunities in the marketplace.

Trading Platform

Responsibilities

Make markets on options for brokers and banks through chat and voice platforms

Identify opportunities in the marketplace that will be represented in the team's P&L

Support the team in expanding coverage and competing in the marketplace

Qualification

Options market makingMathematical aptitudeBusiness relationshipsEffective communicationVBAPythonInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

2+ years of options market making experience

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

Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment

Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills

Capable of developing and maintaining strong working business relationships

Ability to work alongside and communicate with screen traders

Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market

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