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Experienced Options Trader

Akuna Capital
🇺🇸ChicagoJuniorFull-time$145k+Posted January 2, 2026

About the Role

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making, providing liquidity through low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. As an Options Trader, you will profitably manage a derivatives portfolio while dynamically managing risk to ensure adherence to prescribed risk limits. You will collaborate with technology and quant teams to optimize existing algorithms, analyze data to improve parameters, and introduce enhancements that better serve market liquidity.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of market making experience (responsibility for PnL and risk)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field
  • Strong math aptitude, numerical, and quantitative analysis skills
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, team environment
  • Passionate about problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever changing market
  • The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
  • Detail-oriented
  • 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

What You'll Get

  • $145k+ base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits