Quantitative Strategist Job at AKUNA CAPITAL (Chicago)

Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist

Akuna’s Quant team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its qu...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors, masters, or PhD degree in a technical field – Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics (or related subject) must be completed upon employment
Strong Python programming background
Experience in object-oriented programming
Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics
Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets
Must be graduating August 2026 or prior
GPA of 3.5 or above
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Job Responsibility

Design and develop production code of trading strategies: pricing models, execution logic and performance optimization along with researchers, traders, and system engineers
Analyze and incorporate market signals in our trading systems
Advance existing codebase and propose new solutions and improvements

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

Fulltime

Community Manager

Secret Media Network, part of Fever, is searching for a Community Manager to dri...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

Fever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential
knowledge of other languages is a plus
Passionate about Digital Marketing, with a degree or equivalent experience focusing on digital portfolio projects
Stays up-to-date with digital technology trends
Has a strong understanding of digital media trends, with a good feel for what makes content popular online
Proficient in Canva, skilled in editing short-engaging videos, and familiar with social media tools like Creators Studio, Storrito, Later
experience with design/editing tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, CapCut is a plus
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proactive entrepreneur mindset with a proactive approach, ownership mentality, and effective team communication

Job Responsibility

Drive audience growth and engagement across multiple Secret NYC social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads) by scheduling content, writing copy, and monitoring content and channel performance
Create high-quality and engaging text and visual content for these social media accounts
schedule and engage users with original, compelling copy
Evaluate and develop the local/regional content strategy for our audience
Create, plan, and implement social media and communication campaigns and strategies
Monitor, track, analyze, and report on social media platform performance
Stay current with social media trends and source content accordingly
Ensure marketing and social media campaigns are aligned with the communication strategy on all platforms and optimize posts for engagement and search
Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies, maintaining the Secret Media Network editorial voice in headlines and copywriting across multiple verticals and platforms
Build and strengthen relationships with customers, potential customers, industry professionals, and influencers

What we offer

Compensation package ranging from $65,000 to $70,000, based on experience
Opportunity to make a real impact at a high-growth, global category leader
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Office located in the heart of New York City — hybrid model with 4 days/week in-office
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Gympass (now Wellhub) for wellness and fitness benefits
401(k) enrollment
Early ownership and responsibility from day one, with opportunities for professional and personal development
A dynamic work environment with a talented, young, and international team

Fulltime

Design Strategist

As a Design Strategist, you shape end-to-end user experiences for digital produc...

Location

Canada , Saskatoon

Salary:

Not provided

zu.com communications

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5 years of proven experience as a UX Strategist, Senior UI Designer, or similar full-stack design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing research, strategy, and polished UI work
Deep understanding of user-centered design, usability best practices, information architecture, and interaction design
Expertise in modern design tools (especially Figma) and prototyping
Strong facilitation skills
able to lead workshops, design sprints, and stakeholder sessions with confidence
Excellent storytelling, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to inspire clients and teams alike
Familiarity with agile and iterative design processes
comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional environments
A passion for solving complex problems and turning insights into elegant, practical solutions
A strategist’s mindset in a designer’s body. You love design craft, but you start with empathy and insight.

Job Responsibility

Lead qualitative and quantitative user research (surveys, interviews, usability testing) to uncover user needs, pain points, and opportunities
Synthesize research into actionable insights, user journeys, personas, and experience strategies that drive design decisions
Use data and user feedback to validate ideas and measure the impact of design solutions
Develop experience strategies, vision documents, and roadmaps that align user goals with client objectives
Facilitate workshops, co-creation sessions, and stakeholder interviews to align teams and generate ideas
Create service blueprints, customer journey maps, and UX frameworks for complex ecosystems
Design wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma
Craft intuitive information architecture and scalable design systems that support cohesive, accessible experiences
Collaborate with developers to ensure design intent is maintained through implementation
Act as a bridge between research, strategy, and design, championing user-centered design principles at every stage

What we offer

COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
COMPETITIVE SALARIES
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE
WORK ABROAD
SAFE RIDE HOME
A CULTURE LIKE NO OTHER

Senior UX Design Strategist

As a Senior UX Designer/Strategist you’ll be contributing and holistically desig...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant UX design/UX Research experience
Extensive hands-on experience leading UX design and experience with qualitative and quantitative UX research in a product design environment across the Design Thinking stages
Experience leading and conducting generative and evaluative user research
Must be able to design and facilitate design workshops relating to UX Research, Product visioning (both in-person & remote)
Creative problem solver comfortable dealing with uncertainty
Self-starter with the ability to define goals and strategies
Able to combine strategic thinking with pragmatism without sacrificing quality
Proactive and positive attitude, with strong attention to detail & analytical skills
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Significant experience working with senior stakeholders and engineers

Job Responsibility

Develop strategic, user-focused digital experiences for multiple key audiences
Identify and create user personas-based key in system users
Work with the Head of Design & UX and Product team to provide direction whenever UX related interaction is needed
Conduct A/B testing and drive efficiencies and change through metric driven findings
Produce UX roadmaps for a variety of B2B, B2C clients
Plan and implement data-driven strategies to help clients reach business goals through deliverables such as content strategy documents and website information architecture
Lead a variety quantitative and qualitative UX research including user interviews, co-creation, journey mapping, usability and concept tests and surveys, ensuring that actionable results are delivered and shared
Present and communicate research results and recommendations to stakeholder teams and the larger organization when needed
Define relevant metrics for benchmarking and measurement of journeys
Design and facilitate Design Thinking workshops that support product strategy / vision

Fulltime

Senior Strategist

Strategists are Rapt’s truth-seekers, helping our clients to understand and arti...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; San Francisco; New York

Salary:

90000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Rapt Studio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, psychology, design, or related field
Strong writing and storytelling skills and an ability to help clients define their verbal identities
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, using it to inform brand, service, and experience design
An ability to see the big picture, synthesize insights, and translate them into frameworks for brand strategy and design thinking

Job Responsibility

Helping clients to understand and articulate what makes them meaningful to the world
Helping creative teams ensure that every design is grounded in purpose and story
Crafting frameworks for presenting creative work effectively
Uncovering deeper challenges that deserve attention

What we offer

Generous options for medical, dental, vision insurance
Location flexibility and unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Tax-deferred savings through FSA, parking and transit allocations
401K with employer contribution
Complimentary One Medical memberships
New hire referral bonus
Phone stipend
Bonuses

Fulltime

Senior Brand Strategist

Senior Brand Strategist role at DuckDuckGo, a remote-first online protection com...

Location

Salary:

178500.00 USD / Year

DuckDuckGo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in brand positioning and strategy work
Strong sense of ownership
Experience executing on high-impact and complex projects from proposal through post-mortem
Skills to wrangle vague problems and propose innovative and pragmatic solutions
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to guide creative decisions
Persuasive writer with experience crafting brand guidelines and messaging frameworks

Job Responsibility

Work across marketing, product, content, engineering, and design teams to ensure every user experience with the brand is consistent
Help understand what makes tens of millions of users unique by developing in-depth insights about user segments, their needs and motivations
Translate insights into user-facing touchpoints such as ads and product pages
Coordinate cross-team work related to visual identity evolution
Execute innovative social campaign activations to drive word-of-mouth growth
Be a go-to resource to ensure brand is executed effectively

What we offer

Stock options
Paid parental leave
Office setup allowance
Co-working allowances
Company-sponsored health benefits for team members based in the United States

Fulltime

Contract UX Designer

Offer innovative and intuitive experience design thinking to a diverse set of cl...

Location

United States , NY, DC, Oakland

Salary:

85.00 - 110.00 USD / Hour

Blue State

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years prior work experience in a related role
A portfolio exhibiting your UX strategy and design skills
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to express abstract concepts in concrete ways
Methodical, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Self-starting and flexible
with an ability to work independently
The ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Comfort with ambiguity and a commitment to constant iteration and improvement

Job Responsibility

Lead the strategy, information architecture and user experience design for websites, from kickoff to user research and through the development of sitemap, wireframes and/or prototypes
Participate in collaborative workshops and co-design activities to iterate with clients and users, quickly arriving at design solutions
Lead discovery activities, including competitive analysis, content and site audits, and qualitative and quantitative user research
Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey creation and analyses, card sorting and tree testing
Synthesize and present research findings through user personas, user journeys, experience maps, and feature requirements documentation
Create innovative and intuitive design frameworks articulated through wireframes, sitemaps, and clickable prototypes
Work closely with visual designers, strategists, product managers, and developers throughout the design process, from concept to launch

UX Researcher

At McAfee, we’re committed to creating secure, intuitive, and delightful experie...

Location

Canada , Waterloo; Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

DesignX Community

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of proven experience in UX research within software or digital product environments
Proficiency in inferential statistics and ability to structure controlled experiments
Experience with tools like Excel, R, or Python for running basic analyses
Experience analyzing user journeys and conversion funnels to identify friction points and optimize engagement
Strong understanding of UX principles and design heuristics
Experience conducting top-down qualitative analyses aligned with research objectives
Familiarity with triangulating findings using multiple data sources
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Skilled at fostering alignment within your team and stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with interaction designers, content strategists, product managers, marketers
Plan and conduct lightweight prototype testing to evaluate design assumptions and reduce risk prior to development
Apply statistical methods to interpret research findings and ensure reliability and significance
Apply event tracking and funnel analysis to production environments to detect friction and inform design refinements
Design and execute light qualitative studies (e.g., interviews, usability tests) to complement quantitative findings
Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence product design

What we offer

Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
Variety of social programs
Flexible work hours
Family-friendly benefits

Fulltime

Quantitative Strategist

AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

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