Junior Quantitative Researcher

Akuna Capital is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Akuna’s Quant team is looking to add Junior Quant Researchers to a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. This team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its quantitative expertise with sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets.

Responsibilities

Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms; Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction; Develop quantitative models describing market behavior; Advance existing initiatives and explore opportunities for new research topics

Requirements

Bachelors, masters, or PhD in a technical field – Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or a related subject) must be completed upon employment; Expertise in statistics and machine learning; Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems; Intermediate programming skills in Python; 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; Must be graduating August 2027 or prior; GPA of 3.5 or above; Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM; Resumes must be submitted in PDF format

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus; employer-paid medical; dental; vision; retirement contributions; paid time off; other benefits