Quantitative Researcher

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

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms
• Drive improvements in predictive models through rigorous signal and feature research
• Design and optimize machine learning workflows to support scalable, efficient, and reproducible research
• Bring a results-driven mindset paired with strong collaboration and communication skills

Requirements

• 3+ years of strong professional work experience in statistics, machine learning or related area
• BS/MS/PhD degree in a technical field – Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or similar
• Proven research background in academic or professional environment
• Programming experience in Python or C++
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning
• Financial experience or knowledge of trading is a plus

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Technical skillsets
• Unique perspectives to collaborate and solve complex problems

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

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

N/A