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

Site Reliability Engineer

You will work directly with our technologists, traders, and quantitative researc...

Location

China , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong, hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems
Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python and Bash
Experience supporting production or mission-critical systems in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues under pressure
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Job Responsibility

Design and develop Python and Bash scripts to monitor the health, performance, and dependencies of a mission-critical production environment
Monitor and support a highly distributed Linux-based trading system
Partner with the Platform Engineering team on server imaging, testing, deployment, and system configuration
Act as a key liaison between the trading desk and network, security, market data, and platform teams on production issues and new system setups
Provide multi-level production support for traders, strategists, and quantitative researchers
Help improve system reliability, automation, and operational efficiency across the trading stack
Work one day on a weekend

Fulltime

Quantitative Systematic Trader

Our Quantitative Systematic Traders connect ideas between trading, quantitative ...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related discipline
Demonstrate excellent analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages is a plus
Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial

Job Responsibility

Connect ideas between trading, quantitative research, and technology to improve how trading decisions are made
Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that transform into trading signals
Back test your results and carefully analyze its performance
Discuss with other quant researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Real Impact: Solve complex technical challenges, working alongside other quantitative systematic traders, and a highly collaborative and agile environment
Increased competence of technical skills from a blend of research, development, and trading related problems
Directly seeing how your research contributions influence trading decisions making a firm-wide impact
Balanced, Collaborative Working Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive together regardless of title or tenure
With industry-leading work/life balance and a casual office environment
We’re focused on continuous development of our people in a way that works for them professionally and personally

Quantitative Systematic Trader

Our Quantitative Systematic Traders connect ideas between trading, quantitative ...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related discipline
Demonstrate excellent analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages is a plus
Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial

Job Responsibility

Connect ideas between trading, quantitative research, and technology to improve how trading decisions are made
Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that transform into trading signals, back test your results and carefully analyze its performance
Discuss with other quant researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Real Impact: Solve complex technical challenges, working alongside other quantitative systematic traders, and a highly collaborative and agile environment
Increased competence of technical skills from a blend of research, development, and trading related problems
Directly seeing how your research contributions influence trading decisions making a firm-wide impact
Balanced, Collaborative Working Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive together regardless of title or tenure at Susquehanna
With industry-leading work/life balance and a casual office environment
We’re focused on continuous development of our people in a way that works for them professionally and personally

Quantitative Researcher

We’re looking for accomplished researchers who are interested in growing their c...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Strong, practical computing skills
a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
Experience working on in-depth research projects

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Work side-by-side with technologists to backtest results and put trading signals into production
Continue research on strategies to optimize performance
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Our market leading education program, incorporating classroom theory, simulated learning, and a secondment to our Philadelphia office
Non-hierarchical culture
Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

Quantitative Researcher

We’re looking for accomplished researchers who are interested in growing their c...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Honours or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Strong, practical computing skills
a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
Experience working on in-depth research projects

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Work side-by-side with technologists to backtest results and put trading signals into production
Continue research on strategies to optimize performance
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

Quantitative Systematic Trader

We’re looking for quant-minded strategists who value the power of interdisciplin...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Solid, analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent logical reasoning
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Run signals through backtesting environment and carefully analyze performance
Work side-by-side with technologists to put profitable signals into production
Actively monitor real-time performance of signals in the financial markets
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

Staff Product Designer

We’re seeking a Staff Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for our Product...

Location

United States , New York; San Francisco

Salary:

174250.00 - 235750.00 USD / Year

Valon Tech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of product design experience, preferably in a D2C fintech environment
A portfolio showcasing strong design fundamentals, systems thinking, and a user-centered approach to solving complex problems
Track record of shipping and iterating on end-to-end product experiences, from concept to launch and beyond
Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence, bringing clarity and structure to evolving product spaces
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail
User Empathy and Advocacy
Strong Communication and Collaboration
Critical Thinking and Thought Partnership
Humble and Growth-Oriented Mindset
Balanced Approach

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end design of foundational platform capabilities, reusable patterns, and our design system, enhancing usability and accelerating product development across the organization
Contribute to product strategy, bringing a strong user-centered perspective and helping the team identify the most important initiatives to work on and why
Drive deep user understanding through quantitative and qualitative research—serving the needs of mortgage servicing operators, deployment strategists, and technical teams alike
Partner closely with cross-functional partners and other internal product teams to identify shared requirements and deliver generalized tools and systems that solve for broad use cases, reduce redundancy, and promote consistency
Mentor designers and cross-functional partners, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuously raising the bar for product quality and craft

What we offer

competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity
401k plan
comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses
Company wide orientation
other learning & development opportunities
regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
quarterly budgets for team and company outings
flexible paid time off
sick days

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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