Full-Time
Junior Pit Trader
2024
Posted on 12/2/2023
Provides liquidity as options market maker
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
- BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or related field
- Available to start in August 2024
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative analysis skills
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Entrepreneurial self-starter with a fast-paced and competitive mindset
- Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories
- Collegiate team sports experience preferred
- Major GPA of 3.0 or above
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment
- Competitively marking markets in CBOE's trading pits
- Building and maintaining relationships with market participants
- Maximizing revenue generation and information gathering
- Independently analyzing and acting upon trading opportunities
- Researching counterparty trends and positional exposure
- Analyzing counterparty trade quality
- Updating pricing and parameters based on trading flow
- Making recommendations on positional management
Akuna Capital is an appealing place to work due to its specialized role in providing liquidity as an options market maker, using advanced low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. It consistently ensures competitive quotes in fast-moving markets, positioning itself as a leader in technological advancements and strategic financial operations. With a focus on continuous innovation in trade technology, this firm offers an environment conducive to growth and learning in finance and technology sectors.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -13%2 year growth
↓ -2%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.