Full-Time
Crypto Options Trader
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Akuna Capital
501-1,000 employees
Derivatives market maker providing liquidity
Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
Training in Sydney before moving to Chicago headquarters.
- 2+ years of market making experience (responsibility for PnL and risk)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field
- Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
- Programming and automation experience strongly preferred
- Entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in a fast paced, team environment
- Passionate about problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever changing market
- The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
- Detail oriented
- Profitably manage a derivatives portfolio and be responsible for dynamically managing risk to ensure portfolio is under prescribed risk limits
- Work with our technology and quant teams to ensure existing algorithms are functioning properly
- Analyze data to optimize parameters
- Introduce improvements to our algorithms to best provide liquidity
Akuna Capital specializes in derivatives market making, providing liquidity in global financial markets. They enable quick buying and selling of assets without significantly affecting their prices. This is achieved through advanced technology and sophisticated algorithms developed by a skilled team of developers, traders, and quantitative analysts. Akuna primarily serves institutional clients like banks and hedge funds, offering efficient trading services without charging fees or commissions. Instead, they profit from the bid-ask spread, which is the difference between the buying and selling prices of assets. Their success relies on a collaborative environment where technology and trading strategies are continuously refined to adapt to market changes.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
6 month growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Investment in Caden aligns with trends in ethical data sourcing and privacy.
- Akuna's involvement in Options AI indicates growth in democratized trading tools.
- Participation in Till Payments funding suggests opportunities in fintech solutions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from new entrants in derivatives market-making.
- Potential strategic misalignment with investments in diverse startups like Caden.
- Rapid technology evolution may outpace Akuna's current capabilities.
What makes Akuna Capital unique
- Akuna Capital specializes in derivatives market-making with cutting-edge technology.
- The firm provides liquidity without charging fees, earning through bid-ask spreads.
- Akuna's collaborative environment enhances trading algorithms with input from developers and analysts.
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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.