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Junior Quantitative Researcher

Akuna Capital
🇺🇸ChicagoJuniorFull-time$145k+Posted July 13, 2026

About the Role

Akuna's Quant team is looking to add Junior Quant Researchers to a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists who create trading strategies scientifically by combining quantitative expertise with sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets. In this role, you will develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms, design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction, develop quantitative models describing market behavior, and advance existing initiatives while exploring opportunities for new research topics.

Requirements

  • Bachelors, masters, or PhD in a technical field – Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or a related subject) must be completed upon employment
  • Expertise in statistics and machine learning
  • Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems
  • Intermediate programming skills in Python
  • 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
  • Financial experience is not a requirement
  • Must be graduating August 2027 or prior
  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

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