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Akuna CapitalChicago, ILClosed
Junior Quantitative Researcher
Programme
Graduate
Location
Chicago, IL
About the role
Join Akuna Capital as a Junior Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, developing trading strategies using machine learning and statistical models. Ideal for graduates in technical fields with strong programming and quantitative skills.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
- Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
- Develop quantitative models describing market behavior.
- Advance existing initiatives and explore new research opportunities.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
- Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
- Experience building mathematical models for complex problems.
- Intermediate Python programming skills.
- Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing market conditions.
- Graduating by August 2027 or earlier with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Additional Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on first day, including F-1 OPT or STEM.
- Financial experience not required.
- Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum base salary starts at $130,000 per Illinois Equal Pay Act.
- Eligible for discretionary performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and paid time off.