Experienced Options Trader

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.

Responsibilities

• Profitably manage a derivatives portfolio and dynamically manage risk to ensure portfolio is under prescribed risk limits
• Work with technology and quant teams to ensure existing algorithms are functioning properly
• Analyze data to optimize parameters
• Introduce improvements to algorithms to best provide liquidity

Requirements

• 0-1+ 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
• Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or relevant field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Market Making Experience
• Data Analysis
• Algorithm Development
• Risk Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Collaboration and Teamwork

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits
• Discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position