Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join a team of mathematicians and technologists focused on creating data-driven trading strategies. The role involves developing statistical and machine learning algorithms, designing optimization models for portfolio construction, and analyzing market behavior. Candidates will apply their technical expertise to solve complex real-world problems in a fast-paced derivatives trading environment.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2011
Akuna Capital is a technology-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker that builds low-latency trading systems and quantitative models to trade derivatives, options, and other financial instruments. The firm combines quantitative research, software engineering, and advanced infrastructure to provide liquidity across global markets. Headquartered in Chicago and with international offices, Akuna is known for recruiting engineers, quants, and traders and for emphasizing high-performance execution and automated strategies.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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