Quantitative Researcher

Akuna Capital(1 month ago)

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull TimeMedior$130,000 - $130,000Trading and Research

About this role

Akuna Capital is hiring Quantitative Researchers to join its Trading and Research teams to work on data-driven, low-latency trading solutions. The role sits within a multidisciplinary group of mathematicians, statisticians, technologists, and traders and focuses on applying and developing machine learning algorithms to the firm’s strategy portfolio. Candidates will contribute to model development and research while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced trading environment.

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Required Skills

Machine Learning
Trading Strategies
Predictive Modeling
Feature Research
Workflow Design
Python
C++
Statistics
Collaboration
Communication

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Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in Technical Field (Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics or similar)

About Akuna Capital

akunacapital.com

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.