Broker Trader

About Akuna

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.

What you’ll do as a Broker Trader at Akuna

We are seeking an experienced Broker Trader to join our growing team at Akuna Capital. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual interested in supporting our team expand coverage and compete in the marketplace. Candidates must possess working relationships inside of and strong familiarity with the options space.

• Making markets on options for brokers and banks through chat and voice platforms
• Identifying opportunities in the marketplace and representing them in the team's P&L
• Working in a collaborative and comprehensive team environment where you will have the opportunity to learn our systems and trading style from some of our most experienced traders

Qualities that make great candidates

• 2+ years of options market making experience
• Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment
• Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills
• Capable of developing and maintaining strong working business relationships
• Ability to work alongside and communicate with screen traders
• Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
• VBA or Python programming skills are a plus, but not required
• Existing business relationships with inter-dealer, floor or direct counterparty brokers and paper flow
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

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.