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Akuna Capital
Chicago, IL
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Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.
Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago.
Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore.
We are seeking a Fundamental Equity Analyst to own research into company earnings, catalysts, and other news. This is not a reporting seat: your research is a direct input to live positioning, and you will be expected to form views, advocate for trades, and be accountable for the quality of your calls. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of equity research experience, an appetite for risk, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment. In this role, you will:
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
In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits.
The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.
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