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AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States, Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Akuna Capital is seeking an experienced Broker Trader to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual interested in supporting our team expand coverage and compete in the marketplace. Candidates must possess working relationships inside of and strong familiarity with the options space. You will be entrenched in a collaborative and comprehensive team environment where you will have the opportunity to learn our systems and trading style from some of our most experienced traders. Your previous experience will be expected to provide value from day one even as you adapt to your new role.

Job Responsibility:

Make markets on options for brokers and banks through chat and voice platforms
Whether making a ‘first show’ market for an inter-dealer broker or executing against an order on the trading floor, the opportunities you identify in the marketplace will be immediately represented in the team’s P&L
Learn our systems and trading style from some of our most experienced traders

Requirements:

2+ years of options market making experience
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, team environment
Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment
Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills
Capable of developing and maintaining strong working business relationships
Ability to work alongside and communicate with screen traders
Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Nice to have:

VBA or Python programming skills are a plus, but not required
Existing business relationships with inter-dealer, floor or direct counterparty brokers and paper flow

What we offer:

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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