Akuna Capital
Junior Trader
Chicago · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- About Akuna: Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation.
- Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore.
- Akuna gives new Traders the opportunity to learn from the most successful members of our Trading team and apply their knowledge quickly.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM
Compensation
- In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000.
Benefits
- Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced and competitive team environment
Company info
- 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.
- The ideal candidate displays strong mental math and excellent communications skills and is interested in being a part of a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM
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