Junior Quant Researcher - ML Trading Strategies

Akuna Capital; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 131.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join a team of mathematicians and technologists. You will apply machine learning and statistical methods to develop trading strategies and optimize portfolios, working closely with quantitative researchers and traders.

The role requires advanced degrees in a technical field, strong ML expertise, and Python proficiency. You should be prepared to graduate by August 2027 or earlier, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Formación

• Bachelors, masters, or PhD in a technical field must be completed by employment.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems.
• Proficiency in Python programming.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Statistics

Machine learning

Mathematical modeling

Educación

Bachelor's / Master's / PhD in technical field

Herramientas

Python

Descripción del empleo

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join a team of mathematicians and technologists. You will apply machine learning and statistical methods to develop trading strategies and optimize portfolios, working closely with quantitative researchers and traders.

The role requires advanced degrees in a technical field, strong ML expertise, and Python proficiency. You should be prepared to graduate by August 2027 or earlier, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.