Junior Trader
| Company | Akuna Capital |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $130000 – $130000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment
- Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
- The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
- The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
- Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced and competitive team environment
- Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM
Responsibilities
- Learn how to make markets in a rapidly growing trading firm
- Leverage proprietary technology while implementing a variety of trading strategies and ideas
- Get on the trading screens and make an impact on the bottom line of the firm
Preferred Qualifications
- Programming experience preferred
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above