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Quantitative Researcher

Australia, Sydney · Job Posted December 05, 2025
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Akuna’s Quantitative Trading and Research team is looking to add Quant Researchers to a team of mathematicians, statisticians and technologists. This team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its quantitative expertise with a sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets. We are looking for talented researchers who can apply and develop machine learning algorithms to contribute to Akuna’s strategy portfolio.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms
  • Help identify, design, backtest and optimize low latency strategies using big data
  • Build metrics to evaluate strategy execution and perform post trade analysis
  • Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction
  • Develop quantitative models describing market behavior
  • Advance existing initiatives and explore opportunities for new research topics

Requirements

  • Strong professional work experience in statistics, machine learning, option trading or related area
  • Graduated before August 2025 with a BS/MS/PhD degree in a technical field – Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or similar
  • Proven research background in academic or professional environment
  • Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems
  • Expertise in statistics
  • Programming skills in Python

Nice to have

  • Collaboration, teamwork, and excellent communication skills
  • Strong drive to deliver meaningful results
  • Financial experience or knowledge of trading is a plus
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