Akuna Capital · 3 weeks ago
Floor Trader- SPX
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAkuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making. The SPX Floor Trader will join the Equity Indices team, making markets on options and leveraging proprietary software to compete in the marketplace while collaborating with experienced traders.
Trading Platform
Responsibilities
Make markets on options for brokers using proprietary pricing and execution software
Support team coverage and compete in the marketplace
Identify and execute trading opportunities that impact the team's P&L
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience market making options on the CBOE floor
SPX pit experience in the last 18 months required
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
Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
BS/MS in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent
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
Employer-paid medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Other benefits
Company
Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Duckworth
Chief Executive Officer - US
Matthew M.
Chief Technology Officer - US
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