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Akuna Capital · 3 hours ago

Quantitative Researcher

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will develop trading strategies and predictive models by applying machine learning algorithms, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms

Drive improvements in predictive models through rigorous signal and feature research

Design and optimize machine learning workflows to support scalable, efficient, and reproducible research

Bring a results-driven mindset paired with strong collaboration and communication skills

Qualification

Machine LearningStatisticsPythonC++Financial Knowledge

Required

3+ years of strong professional work experience in statistics, machine learning or related area

BS/MS/PhD degree in a technical field – Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or similar

Proven research background in academic or professional environment

Programming experience in Python or C++

Expertise in statistics and machine learning

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

Preferred

Financial experience or knowledge of trading is a plus

Benefits

Employer-paid medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

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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