Quantitative Researcher at Akuna Capital | Chicago, IL

About Akuna: Akuna Capital is a pioneering trading firm dedicated to fostering collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver data-driven solutions and automation. As a leading options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes for both buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Founded by a group of partners in Sydney, Akuna established its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the heart of the derivatives industry and options capital of the world. Today, we proudly operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore. What You’ll Do as a Quantitative Researcher at Akuna: Join our dynamic Trading and Research teams as a Quantitative Researcher, where you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of mathematicians, statisticians, technologists, and traders. Together, we drive the development of innovative trading strategies and predictive models, blending quantitative rigor with an in-depth understanding of financial markets. Your analytical expertise will significantly contribute to our mission of enhancing trading performance and market efficiency.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital stands at the forefront of trading innovation, emphasizing collaboration, advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. Our primary focus is as an options market-maker, dedicated to offering competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we engineer and implement our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna made its mark by establishing its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the epicenter of the derivatives and options market. Our global footprint has expanded to include additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Quantitative Strategist:We are seeking talented Quantitative Strategists to join our dynamic Quantitative Trading and Research team, a collective of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. The ideal candidate will significantly contribute to the development and refinement of our trading strategies by harnessing quantitative expertise and a profound understanding of financial markets. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence our trading decisions and overall performance directly. We are looking for individuals with robust programming skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and an enthusiasm for the complexities of financial markets.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that emphasizes collaboration, advanced technology, and data-driven solutions. As a premier options market maker, we are dedicated to providing competitive quotes and liquidity. Our commitment to success is backed by the development and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our Partners in Sydney, we established our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Project Manager:As a Project Manager at Akuna, you will oversee multiple projects concurrently, steering timelines and motivating teams to achieve successful project execution. You will dive deep into project details and hold team members accountable for their commitments and deadlines. A technical background or the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams is crucial for understanding project mechanics. In this role, you will:

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that champions collaboration and leverages state-of-the-art technology, data-driven strategies, and automation. As an options market-maker, we pride ourselves on delivering competitive quotes and liquidity. Our success stems from our dedication to developing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, advanced trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically positioned in the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we are proud to extend our global footprint with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an experienced Broker Trader to enhance our dynamic team at Akuna Capital. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven professional eager to help us broaden our market reach and thrive in a competitive landscape. Strong networking skills and familiarity with the options market are essential.In this role, you will actively make markets on options for brokers and banks using chat and voice platforms. Whether it’s providing initial quotes for inter-dealer brokers or executing orders on the trading floor, your identified opportunities will directly impact the team's P&L. You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining insights and knowledge from some of our seasoned traders while contributing your experience from day one.

About Akuna:Akuna Capital is a leading trading firm that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and advanced technology. We are dedicated to providing liquidity in the options market, which involves creating competitive buy and sell quotes. Our success stems from designing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, we launched our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the hub of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an Options Trader:We are on the lookout for seasoned Options Traders to join our vibrant team at Akuna Capital. If you are a driven individual eager to make a significant impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you. At Akuna, new Traders will have the chance to learn from our most successful trading experts and quickly apply their knowledge and experience.Effectively manage a derivatives portfolio while dynamically monitoring risk to ensure compliance with prescribed limits.Develop and execute trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate with team members to enhance trading methodologies and generate profitable outcomes.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that prioritizes collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven solutions. We excel as an options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by a team of visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna Capital established its first office in 2011 in the heart of Chicago, the global hub for derivatives and options trading. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:As a Software Engineer at Akuna, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, contributing to the development of our proprietary options market-making platform. This role involves analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and delivering our trading system using state-of-the-art technologies. You will collaborate closely with a team of industry-leading options Traders, who are actively involved in the design and enhancement of our trading platform.Design and develop complex, mission-critical trading systems.Work alongside traders to refine and enhance our trading strategies.Participate in full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.

Akuna Capital is seeking a Quantitative Researcher focused on prediction markets to help shape trading strategies. This position is based in Chicago, IL. Role overview This role centers on building and refining quantitative models that guide trading decisions in prediction markets. Analytical skills will be essential for developing approaches that support the firm's trading platform. Collaboration Work closely with a team of professionals who share a commitment to innovation. The environment encourages teamwork and values input from researchers who can translate data into actionable insights. What you will do Develop and test quantitative models for prediction market trading Analyze data to inform and improve trading strategies Collaborate with team members to advance the firm's trading platform

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm based in Chicago, dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions in the financial markets. As a leading options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and exceptional liquidity. Our success is rooted in our ability to design and implement low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney, our partners established Akuna Capital in 2011, and we have since expanded our operations to key financial hubs worldwide, including offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated Junior Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance team. In this role, you will assist in ensuring that Akuna meets all regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of options, futures products, equities, and cryptocurrency. You should possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to collaborate with our Trading team.

Akuna Capital is hiring a Junior Quantitative Researcher to focus on prediction markets in Chicago, IL. This position offers the chance to work alongside seasoned researchers and contribute to the development of trading strategies. Role overview This role centers on analyzing market data and refining predictive models. Junior researchers collaborate with the team to improve existing strategies and explore new approaches in prediction markets. What you will do Work with experienced researchers to develop and test trading strategies Analyze large sets of market data to identify trends and opportunities Help enhance predictive models used in trading decisions Requirements Interest in quantitative research and prediction markets Strong teamwork and communication skills Motivation to build a career in quantitative finance

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that emphasizes teamwork, advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. As a premier options market-maker, we are dedicated to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our success hinges on the design and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the heart of the derivatives market. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Network Engineer III:We are on the lookout for a skilled Network Engineer III to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team at Akuna. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in low-latency IP networking and will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our global trading infrastructure. This position demands both technical expertise and independent decision-making, as you will often be the primary network resource during critical hours, ensuring the stability and efficiency of our trading systems. Self-motivation, excellent multitasking abilities, and comfort working in a high-speed electronic trading environment are essential. Candidates should hold an active CCNP certification and aspire to achieve CCIE certification in the future.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to collaboration, innovative technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. As a prominent options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes for both buying and selling. Our success lies in designing and implementing our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, the heart of the derivatives industry and the global options capital. We have since expanded, proudly operating offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Senior Systems Engineer:We are in search of a talented and driven Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team, tasked with building a state-of-the-art trading infrastructure. You will face intricate, large-scale technical challenges and be instrumental in the architecture and design of low-latency platforms, automated deployments, and tooling, while optimizing and maintaining our high-performance global trading environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision.

Role overview IMC seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago to help shape and refine proprietary trading models. This position works closely with traders and developers, combining advanced mathematics and analytics to improve model performance. Partial telecommuting is permitted. Multiple positions are available under requisition number 4453348101. What you will do Collaborate with traders to assess and enhance IMC's trading models using mathematical and analytical techniques. Create quantitative methods for collecting and analyzing historical market data, trading metrics, and new data sources to support strategy development. Translate trading concepts into mathematical models, algorithms, and computational programs that match trading objectives. Develop custom tools for data analysis, explore new quantitative research ideas, and design models to test, visualize, and refine these ideas before rollout. Apply rigorous quantitative approaches to address complex problems in both new and existing trading strategies. Partner with developers to integrate new or improved models into IMC's trading platform. Follow internal best practices to ensure research, development, and implementation maintain a logical and consistent trading environment. Additional details Location: Chicago, United States Partial telecommuting allowed Requisition number: 4453348101 Multiple openings

Belvedere Trading is a premier proprietary trading firm known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, constantly exploring new avenues that will not only transform our trading practices in this digital age but also reshape the future of the trading industry.Our traders excel at providing liquidity to the market through market-making activities, mastering a wide range of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. They collaborate closely with our technology experts to continuously enhance and refine our trading systems, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.Belvedere Trading is seeking a talented Quantitative Researcher to join our Quant Research & Development team. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with traders and developers to design algorithmic solutions that span the entire process from idea generation to implementation, ultimately driving the firm’s profitability. Your quantitative research efforts will be pivotal in enhancing and diversifying our existing trading strategies, contributing significantly to our long-term growth.

Role overview IMC Trading is hiring Quantitative Researchers in Chicago to strengthen its proprietary trading models and strategies. This position calls for strong mathematical and analytical skills to advance model development and support trading performance. Partial telecommuting is possible. Several roles are available under Requisition ID: 4453347101. What you will do Partner with traders to assess and enhance the effectiveness of IMC’s trading models using advanced quantitative methods. Develop techniques for collecting and analyzing historical market data, trading statistics, and alternative data sets, using findings to inform new strategies. Convert trading concepts into mathematical models, algorithms, and computational tools that align with trading objectives. Create custom data analysis solutions to investigate research ideas and build models for testing, visualization, and refinement of trading hypotheses. Apply rigorous quantitative analysis to address challenges in both new and existing trading strategies. Work with developers to integrate quantitative models into IMC’s proprietary trading platform. Follow internal best practices to ensure research and implementation remain consistent across IMC’s trading systems. Position details Location: Chicago, United States Partial telecommuting allowed Multiple openings Requisition ID: 4453347101

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to fostering teamwork, harnessing advanced technology, and leveraging data-driven solutions and automation. We excel in providing liquidity as a prominent options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our success is driven by the innovative design and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney by our visionary partners, Akuna established its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the epicenter of the derivatives industry and the global options capital. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an SPX Floor Trader:We are looking for a motivated Floor Trader to join Akuna’s Equity Indices team in the SPX pit at the CBOE. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting team initiatives and thriving in a competitive marketplace. Strong connections and in-depth knowledge of the S&P 500 options complex are essential.As part of our SPX team, you will actively make markets on options for brokers using our proprietary pricing and execution software, expertly designed for your trading tablet. You will have the chance to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, directly impacting the team’s P&L. This role offers a collaborative environment where you will learn from our seasoned traders, ensuring that your prior experience adds value from day one.

Chicago Trading Campus (CTC) is a pioneering proprietary trading firm committed to innovating how the world prices and manages risk. Our vibrant and trusting culture fosters collaboration and inspires us to tackle the industry's toughest challenges while taking calculated risks in a supportive environment.We aspire to be the most innovative firm in the industry, now and in the future, while maintaining our commitment to ethical excellence. CTC positively impacts the markets, enhances the lives of our employees, and contributes to the communities we serve. Established in 1995 by a team of visionary traders, we proudly stand as an industry leader dedicated to continuous improvement.The RoleAs a Systematic Quantitative Researcher, you will be at the forefront of innovation, working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. You will partner closely with fellow researchers, traders, and engineers to address quantitative challenges, develop trading strategies, conduct back-testing, perform statistical analyses, and design systems. Our culture of collaborative innovation and intellectual curiosity encourages us to celebrate our successes while continuously pushing the boundaries of our creativity. This is a unique opportunity to apply scientific methodologies to real-world business challenges within one of our Quant teams at CTC!We emphasize team alignment during the hiring process, ensuring that candidates are matched with either our Vol Overlay or Delta Force teams based on their strengths and interests, while also meeting the firm’s strategic needs.

Role Overview:As a Quantitative Researcher at Valkyrie Trading, you will leverage your quantitative expertise to tackle intricate challenges in financial modeling, algorithm creation, and system optimization. You will collaborate closely with traders and software developers in a dynamic environment aimed at enhancing Valkyrie's sophisticated algorithmic framework. Your responsibilities will encompass developing tools for traders, generating innovative trading concepts, crafting algorithms from the ground up, automating and refining existing strategies, and analyzing system performance for optimization. Additionally, you will keep traders informed about market developments, tools, and models integral to Valkyrie's trading operations.Specialization Areas:Quantitative Researchers at Valkyrie focus on one of two specializations: modeling or execution. Those in modeling are tasked with designing automated market-making and risk management algorithms, as well as developing statistically grounded position-taking strategies. Execution-focused researchers will conduct post-trade analyses, investigate system behaviors, optimize algorithm parameters, study market microstructures, and enhance execution systems.This position is intended for experienced professionals. Candidates with over 3 years of relevant experience may qualify for a Senior-level role.

Join our innovative team at Maven Securities Holding Ltd as a Senior Quantitative Researcher specializing in Options Market Making. In this pivotal role, you will leverage advanced quantitative techniques and analytical skills to enhance our trading strategies, optimize performance, and drive profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and develop robust models that will inform our trading decisions.

Join our innovative research team at IMC Trading as a Quantitative Researcher - Data Curation. We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and analytical individual who possesses extensive experience in curating and analyzing diverse trading-related data sources, including traditional market data and fundamental datasets. This role is pivotal in developing cutting-edge trading strategies, facilitating data-driven decisions, and collaborating with our trading, technology, and data acquisition teams.Key Responsibilities:Curate, cleanse, and validate extensive volumes of market data, with a primary focus on US equity and equity options.Integrate, preprocess, and evaluate both fundamental and alternative data sources.Collaborate with the data acquisition and global data teams to ensure high data quality.Design and maintain robust data pipelines for both research and live trading operations.Conduct data analysis and statistical modeling to detect market patterns and inefficiencies.Guarantee the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of datasets used in quantitative modeling.Document research methodologies, data provenance, and findings with exceptional clarity and reproducibility.Work alongside software engineers and traders to convert research into production-ready models and tools.Perform quantitative research and analysis to support and refine trading strategies.

Join IMC Trading as a Senior Quantitative Researcher, where you'll be an integral part of our options quant team. As a senior team member, you will lead pivotal projects and provide mentorship to junior researchers, fostering their growth in a dynamic trading environment.Your Key Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with trading and quantitative research teams to assess and refine existing algorithms.Leverage your understanding of systems, mathematical techniques, and trading to pinpoint enhancements for our trading system.Quickly research, test, and prototype innovative algorithmic ideas, preferably using Python.Oversee the high-quality implementation of ideas from inception to full-scale production trading.Guide and mentor graduate quantitative researchers.