S Virtual Quant Trading
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Finance & Banking
About Akuna
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration, cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven solutions and automation. We specialize in liquidity provision as an options market‑maker, designing and implementing low‑latency technologies, trading strategies and mathematical models.
Virtual Quant Trading ChallengeOur Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in Sydney, opened the first office in 2011 in Chicago, and now we operate offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.
What You’ll DoAs a participant you will write your own market‑making bot that competes both against our models and other contestants on a simulated exchange. The most profitable submissions will win Akuna swag and expedited recruitment in our Quant full‑time and internship roles in Chicago.
The challenge lasts 5–8 hours and runs for one week (August 17–21).
Qualities That Make Great Candidates- Dedicated 5–8 hours uninterrupted during the challenge period.
- Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field.
- Strong math aptitude, statistical and quantitative analysis skills.
- Strong Python programming background.
- Entrepreneurial self‑starter ready to work in a fast‑paced, competitive, team environment.
- Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Graduating between December 2026 and August 2028.
We welcome all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification.
Application Process- Applications open 6/11/2026 and close 8/10/2026.
- Submit your resume and a one‑page/500‑word motivation letter describing your interest in Akuna and what sets you apart.
- A limited number of candidates will be invited to join the challenge.
- Submissions must be individual (no teams).
- Top performers may be expedited to final‑round interviews for Quant roles.
- Offers are contingent on work‑authorization in the United States, background check, and agreement to company covenants.
- Resumes and motivation letters must be submitted in PDF format.
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