Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our growing Risk Department. This role is part of a major investment in measuring and controlling market and execution risks where you will work on new development projects at the intersection of trading, options theory and automation.

Responsibilities

Work as a part of a small Risk team and alongside Developers and Analysts to build efficient and smart protections around Akuna’s trading; Collaborate with Developers to improve our risk infrastructure, implementing risk measures and automated reporting; Work directly inside Akuna’s highly abstract and automated computational framework; Develop new ways to quantify risk and performance measures, working with market and historical data; Assist in the setting, testing and monitoring of internal, exchange and third-party trading system and positional limits

Requirements

Finance experience or some knowledge of options theory; Programming experience (e.g., Python); Numerical problem-solving and programming skills; Independent thinker, motivated with great attention to detail; A degree in a quantitative field, or evidence of mathematical and quantitative skill; 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

Nice to have

SQL

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus; Employer-paid medical, dental, vision; Retirement contributions; Paid time off