Akuna Capital
Quant Strategist
Chicago, IL
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
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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.
- This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on our trading decisions and overall performance.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our trading strategies by leveraging quantitative expertise and a deep understanding of financial markets.
- Design and develop production code for trading strategies, including pricing models, execution logic, and performance optimization while collaborating closely with researchers, traders, and system engineers.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, a creative mindset, and a passion for the intricacies of financial markets.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics (or a related subject), with degree completion required upon employment.
- 3+ years of experience in a quantitative or programming role, preferably within the finance or trading sectors.
Skills
- They opened the firm's 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.
Compensation
- In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000.
Benefits
- Deep understanding of fields such as Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Statistics, Optimization, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning, and Heterogeneous/High-Performance Computing.
- Engage in ongoing learning and development to deepen understanding of financial markets and enhance strategic initiatives.
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