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Akuna Capital

Akuna Capital

Options market making and trading firm

Data & Analytics
Fintech
Quantitative Finance
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Company Overview
Akuna Capital is an excellent choice for professionals passionate about the financial markets and technology. This trading firm excels in employing advanced low-latency technologies, strategic trading methodologies, and sophisticated mathematical models to maintain competitiveness in options market making. The focus on continuous innovation and the development of proprietary trading solutions creates a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.
Data & Analytics
Fintech
Quantitative Finance

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -4%

1 year growth

↓ -13%

2 year growth

↓ -8%
Benefits
  • Generous Paid Leave Policies - Vacation leave starting at 20 days per year that increases based on tenure, flexible sick leave, primary carer’s leave starting at 12 weeks, and volunteer time off.
  • Medical & Retirement Packages - 100% coverage of monthly premiums for employees enrolled in Akuna’s BlueCross BlueShield offerings and dental and vision plans, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Wellness & Inclusion - Our employees have access to complimentary fitness and mindfulness events both in-person and virtually, as well as an in-building gym in our Chicago office. Additionally, our employee-led Culture Committee works together to continue building a healthy, positive, and inclusive work environment.
  • Continuing Education - We are proud to offer firm-wide classes through our Akuna U program, access to webinars, digital books, and case studies via Safari, opportunities to attend conferences, and tuition reimbursements to make sure you keep learning!
  • Social Events - We host happy hours, team outings and poker nights, sponsor a variety of employee-led clubs and sports teams, and offer volunteer opportunities to all employees.
  • Kitchen & Games Room - Catch up over a coffee made to order by our in-house barista and grab a bite to eat in our stocked kitchen, or challenge a fellow coworker to a friendly ping pong match in our games room!
  • Referral Bonuses - We want to reward you for helping us grow our awesome, hard-working team.
Company Core Values
  • Rapid innovation through new technologies
  • Collaborative flow of knowledge
  • A thirst for individual growth and opportunity