Senior Quant Trader, Fixed Income Derivatives

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital is looking for an Options Trader in Chicago who will manage a derivatives portfolio, ensuring effective risk management and algorithm performance. Candidates should have at least 1 year of market making experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Strong mathematical skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions are essential. The position offers a dynamic trading environment with opportunities to improve algorithms and optimize trading strategies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of market making experience with responsibility for PnL and risk.
• Strong math aptitude with numerical and quantitative analysis skills.
• Ability to initiate problem-solving in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Profitably manage a derivatives portfolio and dynamically manage risk.
• Collaborate with technology teams to ensure algorithms function properly.
• Analyze data to optimize trading parameters.

Skills

Market making experience

Mathematical analysis

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or equivalent

Job description

Akuna Capital is looking for an Options Trader in Chicago who will manage a derivatives portfolio, ensuring effective risk management and algorithm performance. Candidates should have at least 1 year of market making experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Strong mathematical skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions are essential. The position offers a dynamic trading environment with opportunities to improve algorithms and optimize trading strategies.