Quantitative Strategist Intern

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Akuna Capital Full time
About Akuna Capital

Akuna Capital is a pioneering trading firm that combines cutting-edge technology, data-driven solutions, and automation to provide liquidity as an options market-maker. Our team is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models to drive success in the financial markets.

Quantitative Strategy Internship

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our Quantitative Strategy Group as interns for our 10-week Akunacademy program. As a Quantitative Strategy Intern, you will have the opportunity to make a direct and measurable impact on our trading decisions and performance. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, consisting of traders, quant developers, and researchers, to identify and execute ideas to further automate our trading.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and execute on ideas to further automate our trading
  • Quantify the expected and actual impact of innovations on our results
  • Develop and maintain ownership over automated trading strategies
  • Receive exposure to 4 different trading desks
Requirements
  • Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD degree in a technical field - Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics (or related subject)
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets
  • Must graduate by August 2026
  • 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
Qualities of a Great Candidate
  • Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced and competitive team environment
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions
  • The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across multiple domains

Akuna Capital values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive our company forward. We welcome applications from all women and underrepresented groups and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us.



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