Akuna Capital
Tier 2A trading firm specializing in derivatives and market making.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA (Headquarters); offices in Sydney, Shanghai.
Website
akunacapital.comOpen Positions
8+ roles
About Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making and low latency execution.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid parental leave
Published base pay at Akuna Capital
2 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation
| Firm / role | Location / scope | Published base pay | Bonus / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akuna Capital Junior Quantitative Researcher | Chicago Graduate · Published minimum, not a salary ceiling; junior research | From $145,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
| Akuna Capital Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist | Chicago Graduate · Published minimum, not a salary ceiling; junior role | From $145,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
Job Listings at Akuna Capital
Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++
Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python
Software Engineer Intern - C++, Summer 2027
Software Engineer Intern - Python, Summer 2027
Quantitative Development & Strategy Intern, Summer 2027
Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027
Junior Quantitative Researcher
Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist
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