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Virtual Quant Trading Challenge Participant

United States, Chicago · Job Posted June 15, 2026

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Job Description

Are you quantitative, competitive, proficient with Python and looking to test your skills in a Quantitative Trading environment? Break into the Trading industry by participating in our latest simulation! Candidates will gain hands-on trading experience by writing their own market-making bots which will compete both against our models and one another on a simulated exchange. The most profitable submissions will win Akuna swag and expedited recruitment processes in our Quant full-time and internship roles in Chicago! The challenge will take about 5-8 hours to complete, and the competition will be open for 1 week (from August 17th – August 21st).

Job Responsibility

Write their own market-making bots which will compete both against our models and one another on a simulated exchange

Requirements

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 – August 2028

What we offer

Akuna swag
expedited recruitment processes in our Quant full-time and internship roles in Chicago

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