Junior Quant Researcher: ML-Driven Trading Models

Akuna Capital Options Trading 201 Course; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 131.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Descripción de la vacante

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. You will develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning methods and design optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.

You will also develop quantitative models describing market behavior and explore new research topics. The role requires a technical degree by Aug 2027, strong Python skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving

Formación

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a technical field completed on employment start date.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience building mathematical models for real-world problems.
• Intermediate Python programming skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing market conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning methods.
• Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
• Develop quantitative models describing market behavior.
• Advance initiatives and explore new research topics.

Conocimientos

Statistics

Machine learning

Python programming

Market economics

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering/Statistics/CS/Math/Physics

Descripción del empleo

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. You will develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning methods and design optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.

You will also develop quantitative models describing market behavior and explore new research topics. The role requires a technical degree by Aug 2027, strong Python skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving