Junior Trader
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
Akuna Capital is seeking bright, math-savvy, competitive Junior Traders to learn how to make markets in a rapidly growing options trading firm. As a Junior Trader, you will leverage proprietary technology while implementing a variety of trading strategies, learning from experienced members of the Trading team and applying your knowledge quickly on the trading screens. After training, you may join one of several teams including Options Market Making, Delta One, Vol Arb, Crypto, or the Quantitative Strategy Group.
- Learn from the most successful members of the Trading team
- Leverage proprietary technology and implement trading strategies
- React quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and competitive team environment
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment
- Strong math aptitude and numerical and quantitative analysis skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
- Ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including quick and accurate response to math and coding problems
- Entrepreneurial self-starter mentality
- Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories
- Programming experience preferred
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required on the first day of employment, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM
What You'll Get
- $145k+ base salary
- Employer-paid medical insurance
- Employer-paid dental insurance
- Employer-paid vision insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
- Discretionary performance bonus