Junior Trader

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Akuna Capital Junior Trader at Akuna Capital learning to make markets using proprietary technology and trading strategies. Apply strong math and quantitative skills in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking bright, math-savvy, competitive, and ambitious Junior Traders with a strong desire to learn how to make markets in a rapidly growing trading firm. Akuna gives new Traders the opportunity to learn from the most successful members of our Trading team and apply their knowledge quickly. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a desire to compete in the marketplace and make an immediate impact at a growing firm.
As a Junior Trader, we’ll teach you how to leverage our proprietary technology while implementing a variety of trading strategies and ideas, so you can get on the trading screens and make an impact on the bottom line of the firm. The ideal candidate displays strong mental math and excellent communications skills and is interested in being a part of a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
After training, candidates will start with one of the following teams:
Options Market Making (and all the various desks)
Quantitative Strategy Group
Qualities that make great candidates:
BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment
Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
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
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced and competitive team environment
Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories

Qualification

BS/MS/PhD in EngineeringAbility to communicate effectivelyEntrepreneurial self-starterMajor GPA of 3Legal authorization to work in the UProgramming experience

Required

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or related field
Strong math aptitude and quantitative analysis skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to react quickly and solve math and coding problems
Entrepreneurial self-starter
Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories
Major GPA of 3.5 or above
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on first day