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Junior Quant Trader (2026 Start, Training in Chicago)
Join Akuna Capital as a Junior Quant Trader starting in Sydney with training in Chicago. Develop trading skills in derivatives through a structured program, gaining global market exposure and mentorship in a collaborative environment.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Start as Junior Quant Trader in Sydney office with training in Chicago.
- Engage in systematic educational program to develop trading skills.
- Trade full-time on a trading desk post-training.
- Work on real trading problems, analysis, tooling, and model building.
- Participate in mock market games to learn valuation and risk hedging.
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Training Program
- Three-month training at Chicago headquarters starting August 24, 2026.
- Includes lectures, projects, assessments, and mock trading games.
- Learn market making, options Greeks, risk management, and trading strategies.
- Develop skills in proprietary systems and systematic trading.
- Training emphasizes hands-on experience and peer competition.
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Application Timeline
- Application deadline: 2026-04-01.
- Options 201 course: 2026-04-06 to 2026-04-08, approx. 1.5 hours daily.
- Final round interviews: 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-24.
- Expected start date: August 2026, subject to visa conditions.
- Recruiter updates within approximately 2 business days post-application.
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Requirements
- Graduate by 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 time for Options 201 course and meet timeline.