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Quant Strategist

Akuna Capital
🇺🇸ChicagoMediorFull-time$145k+Posted July 25, 2025

About the Role

Akuna Capital's Quantitative Trading and Research team is seeking Quant Strategists to develop and enhance trading strategies by leveraging quantitative expertise and deep understanding of financial markets. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on trading decisions and overall performance.

  • Design and develop production code for trading strategies, including pricing models, execution logic, and performance optimization
  • Analyze and incorporate market signals into trading systems to enhance decision-making and performance outcomes
  • Advance existing codebase by proposing new solutions, optimizations, and improvements aligned with trading goals
  • Participate in rapid prototyping of cutting-edge trading solutions driven by quantitative analysis and market research
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and developments in financial markets to inform strategy adjustments and innovations
  • Respond quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, solving mathematical and coding challenges as they arise
Full-time

Requirements

  • 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
  • Proficient programming skills in Python (C++ is a plus)
  • Desire and ability to learn the complexities of financial markets and trading mechanisms
  • Deep understanding of fields such as Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Statistics, Optimization, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning, and Heterogeneous/High-Performance Computing
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to react quickly and effectively to rapidly changing market conditions
  • Strong interest in financial markets and trading is highly valued
  • 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