About Akuna:
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration cutting-edge technology data driven solutions and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully we design and implement our own low latency technologies trading strategies and mathematical models.
Our Founding Partnersfirst conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firms first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world Chicago. Today Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney Shanghai London and Singapore.
What youll do as a Quantitative Development & Quantitative Strategy Intern at Akuna:
Akunas Quant team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its quantitative expertise with sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets. The team is looking to add both Quant Development & Quant Strategy Interns to our team for our 10-week Akunacademy internship program who will make a direct and measurable impact on our trading decisions and performance.
The successful candidate will have a strong programming background familiarity with mathematical techniques and the fluency to leverage both skills to produce trading solutions and high-performance production these roles you will:
Requirements for these roles:
Qualities that make great candidates:
**Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
In addition to technical skillsets Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!
Please note: By submitting an application for this role you are indicating this is your top preference and acknowledge you will not be considered for other Quant and/or Tech roles at Akuna this recruiting season. This acknowledgement does not limit applications to Trading roles - in addition to this role you may apply to any Trader roles of interest.
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act the minimum annualized base salary starts at $145000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications and skill set. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.
Required Experience:
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