Operations Analyst
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
As an Operations Analyst at Akuna Capital, you will play a critical role in supporting and scaling the firm's trading operations by owning complex operational workflows, identifying issues independently, and driving solutions. You will work closely with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure the integrity of trading operations, with a particular focus on exchange connectivity, fee structures, and operational controls.
- Operate in a fast-paced trading environment with daily interaction across trading, compliance, finance, and business development teams
- Own operational processes end-to-end, from investigation and analysis through execution and follow-up
- Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot exchange connections, mappings, and related operational workflows
- Analyze, validate, and reconcile exchange and broker fee schedules, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution
- Provide real-time operational support for new initiatives, exchange launches, and broker relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 3-5 years of experience in clearing, trading, or other financial services
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities without the need for repeated instruction or hand-holding
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex operational issues and make sound, defensible decisions
- Advanced Excel skills
- SQL experience required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate problems, decisions, and outcomes
- Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting aggressive deadlines in high-accountability environments
- High attention to detail combined with the ability to think critically about broader operational impact
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in situations with ambiguity
- Collaborative, professional, and reliable, with a strong sense of accountability to the team
What You'll Get
- $75k+ base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits