Quantitative Trader

Responsibilities

• Manage trading strategies and improve profitability by converting quantitative ideas into actionable models
• Implement trading signals that influence automated trading systems
• Develop a deep understanding of derivatives theory and financial markets
• Generate insights regarding trading opportunities, product performance, risk management, and trading systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in Options Trading or a related field
• BS/MS/PhD in a technical field such as Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics, including Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Statistics, and Optimization
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, numerical linear algebra, machine learning, or convex optimization
• Intermediate programming skills in Python (C++ is a plus)

About the Company

Akuna Capital is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. We focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven solutions to provide liquidity. We design and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models within a flat organizational structure where the best ideas win.