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Junior Quant Trader (2026 Start, Training in Chicago)
Join Akuna Capital as a Junior Quant Trader in Singapore with training in Chicago. Develop trading skills in derivatives through a structured program and gain global market experience. No prior finance experience required; strong analytical and communication skills essential.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Start as Junior Quant Trader in Singapore after training in Chicago.
- Engage in derivatives trading on various desks post-training.
- Participate in a systematic educational program to develop trading skills.
- Work with experienced traders and receive mentorship.
- Develop technical skills through statistics-based projects using Python and Excel.
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Training Program
- 3-month training at Chicago headquarters starting August 24, 2026.
- Includes lectures, projects, assessments, and job shadowing.
- Focus on market making, options Greeks, risk management, proprietary systems.
- Mock trading games to practice real-money trading scenarios.
- Technical skill development without mandatory coding experience.
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Application Timeline
- Application deadline: 2026-04-01.
- Options 201 course and first-round interview: 2026-04-06 to 2026-04-08.
- Final round interviews: 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-14.
- Start date expected in August 2026, subject to visa conditions.
- Options 201 course is a 3-day virtual program with lectures and quizzes.
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Requirements
- Graduated before July 2026 with 0-2 years experience.
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Strong mental math, pattern recognition, and probability skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to dedicate 1.5-2 hours daily during Options 201 course.