About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai and London.

What you’ll do as an Options 201 Course Participant at Akuna:

Are you bright, math-savvy, competitive, and want to see what working at a trading firm is like? Perhaps you have taken an options class (perhaps Akuna’s Options 101 Course) and want to take your trading knowledge to the next level? Akuna Capital is excited to offer a week-long virtual seminar showcasing derivatives trading. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in our industry and who want an inside look at life as a trader at Akuna.

During our 1-week virtual Options 201 Course, running from September 9th - 13th, 2024, we will build upon what was introduced in our online Options Trading 101 Course. We will dive deep into how market makers 1) price options 2) analyze risk 3) automate their workflow and more. Please note that prior completion of the Options 101 Course is not required, but highly recommended.

By the end of the course, we expect all participants to better understand options market making and most importantly have a better idea of if trading is the right career for them.

Qualities that make great candidates:

Able to dedicate 2 hours each day throughout the week of September 9th - 13th, 2024 to attend virtual lectures, mini-shadows, office hours, and complete quizzes.
Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related/equivalent field
Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, competitive, team environment
Graduating between September 2024 – August 2026
Completion of our separate Options 101 Course is not a requirement, but highly recommended!

Application Process:

Submit your resume and a one-page/500 words max motivation letter describing your interest in Akuna Capital and detailing what sets you apart from other applicants
Please include what else you accomplished this year, including internships, summer courses, part-time jobs, etc.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a few initial assessments prior to September 2nd, 2024 to guarantee a spot in the course
A limited number of candidates will be invited to join our week-long virtual course
Top performers will have the opportunity to be expedited to final round interviews for our Junior Trader role (depending on intended graduation date, cohort start would be August 2025 or August 2026) at the end of the program

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