Akuna Capital · 9 hours ago
Operations Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expAkuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making with a focus on technology and data-driven solutions. As an Operations Analyst, you will support and scale trading operations, manage complex workflows, and ensure operational integrity while collaborating with various teams.
Trading Platform
Responsibilities
Operate in a fast-paced trading environment with daily interaction across trading, compliance, finance, and business development teams
Own operational processes end-to-end, from investigation and analysis through execution and follow-up, with accountability for accuracy and timeliness
Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot exchange connections, mappings, and related operational workflows, exercising judgment when issues arise
Analyze, validate, and reconcile exchange and broker fee schedules, identify discrepancies, and proactively drive resolution
Provide real-time operational support and research for new initiatives, exchange launches, and broker relationships
Serve as a primary operational point of contact with external parties including brokers, clearing firms, and exchanges
Lead broker onboarding and KYC processes, independently managing timelines and deliverables
Perform monthly market data and cost analysis, delivering clear, actionable reporting to internal stakeholders
Maintain and continuously improve internal documentation to ensure processes are accurate, scalable, and well-controlled
Identify inefficiencies, risks, or control gaps and independently propose and implement process improvements
Support ad hoc projects that require analytical thinking, ownership, and execution rather than task-based administrative support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
3-5 years of experience in clearing, trading, or other financial services
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities without the need for repeated instruction or hand-holding
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex operational issues and make sound, defensible decisions
Advanced Excel skills; SQL experience required; Python a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate problems, decisions, and outcomes
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting aggressive deadlines in high-accountability environments
High attention to detail combined with the ability to think critically about broader operational impact
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in situations with ambiguity
Collaborative, professional, and reliable, with a strong sense of accountability to the team
Benefits
Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Employer-paid medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Company
Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Duckworth
Chief Executive Officer - US
Matthew M.
Chief Technology Officer - US
Recent News
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