Akuna Capital's 2026 Virtual Quant Trading Challenge
About the role
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker, designing and implementing our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.
Qualifications
- Able to dedicate 5-8 hours uninterrupted to complete the challenge from August 17th through August 21st, 2026.
- Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related/equivalent field.
- Strong math aptitude, statistical, and quantitative analysis skills.
- Strong Python programming background.
- Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced, competitive, team environment.
- Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Graduating between December 2026 – August 2028.
Application Process
Applications open on June 11, 2026, and close on August 10, 2026. Submit your resume and a one-page/500 words max motivation letter describing your interest in Akuna Capital and detailing what sets you apart from other applicants. Only individual submissions are accepted. Top performers will have the opportunity to be expedited to final round interviews for our roles within our Quant department at the end of the program. Resumes and motivation letters must be submitted in PDF format.