Experienced Options Trader Job at AKUNA CAPITAL (Chicago)

Broker Trader

Akuna Capital is seeking an experienced Broker Trader to join our growing team. ...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of options market making experience
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, team environment
Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment
Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills
Capable of developing and maintaining strong working business relationships
Ability to work alongside and communicate with screen traders
Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Job Responsibility

Make markets on options for brokers and banks through chat and voice platforms
Whether making a ‘first show’ market for an inter-dealer broker or executing against an order on the trading floor, the opportunities you identify in the marketplace will be immediately represented in the team’s P&L
Learn our systems and trading style from some of our most experienced traders

What we offer

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Fulltime

Floor trader

We are seeking a Floor Trader to join Akuna’s Equity Indices team in the SPX pit...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience market making options on the CBOE floor
SPX pit experience in the last 18 months required
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, team environment
Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment
Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills
Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
BS/MS in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent
The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Job Responsibility

Make markets on options for brokers using proprietary pricing and execution software
Identify and execute on opportunities in the marketplace
Represent team's P&L
Learn systems and trading style from experienced traders
Provide value from day one

What we offer

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Fulltime

Equities Trader

Proprietary traders leverage firm tools and buying power (BP) while enjoying fre...

Location

United States , New York, NY; Chicago, IL

Salary:

Not provided

Avatar Securities

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a valid SIE and Series 57TO license
Must be a current US resident
For Entry Level: Strong mathematical skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
2 years of post-graduate employment
Basic understanding of equity markets
Level-headed
Can thrive in team environments and as an individual
For Experienced: Two years of experience required with a live proven track record

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain trade idea generation
Manage risk and execution on individual books
Collaborate with other individuals on the trading desk to improve and develop trading strategies

What we offer

Exam sponsorship and study material are provided for qualified candidates
Intense personalized training program for new equities traders
Successful trainees will be fully backed by the Firm

Broker Trader

We are seeking an experienced Broker Trader to join our growing team at Akuna Ca...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of options market making experience
Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, team environment
Strong mathematical aptitude giving the ability to maximize trading opportunities in a high-pressure environment
Effective and efficient communication and superior interpersonal skills
Capable of developing and maintaining strong working business relationships
Ability to work alongside and communicate with screen traders
Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions in an ever-changing market
The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Job Responsibility

Make markets on options for brokers and banks through chat and voice platforms
Whether making a ‘first show’ market for an inter-dealer broker or executing against an order on the trading floor, the opportunities you identify in the marketplace will be immediately represented in the team’s P&L
Be entrenched in a collaborative and comprehensive team environment where you will have the opportunity to learn our systems and trading style from some of our most experienced traders
Your previous experience will be expected to provide value from day one even as you adapt to your new role

What we offer

Discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Equity Research Analyst Intern

Susquehanna's Equity Research Analyst Internship for Summer 2026 is a 10-week pr...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Class of 2026 or 2027
Market enthusiast keeping up to date on current events and breaking news affecting markets
Collaborator who enjoys building relationships and sharing ideas
Numerical and logical decision maker using sound reasoning and data
Ambitious with goal-setting in various passions
Curious about the Finance sector and Equity Research
Legally eligible to work in Ireland

Job Responsibility

Gain deep understanding of financial markets
Observe and participate in monitoring diverse set of stocks and situations across sectors
Learn to identify market opportunities in equities, options and ETFs
Work closely with experienced professionals
Gain insights into market dynamics, trading strategies, and effective communication
Work collaboratively with research analysts and traders to develop trade ideas
Provide real-time opinions on breaking news throughout the trading day

What we offer

In-house education programme with regular seminars
Assigned mentor from Equity Research team
Free onsite catering
Games room
Large in-house gym
Opportunity to attend multiple social events

Fulltime

Pricing Services and Risk Viewer UI Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Pricing Services and Risk Viewer UI Developer to...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in an IT-related discipline with substantial experience in software development
Solid understanding of mathematics, as applied to derivatives risk and pricing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Highly experienced C#, TypeScript/React, and Quant Library integration, especially with regard to delivery in a fast-paced, agile culture
Experience working with traders, quants, and risk managers in an investment-banking environment
Deep understanding of exotic FX derivatives trading, risk, and pricing
Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
Coding: C#, java, quantitative libraries
Exposure to C++, APIs, and web services

Job Responsibility

Design and implement pricing and risk analytics tools for FX cash trades and options, including exotic and structured products
Integrate and support the optimization of quantitative models in collaboration with quants and traders
Maintain and enhance low-latency infrastructure for real-time risk and PnL calculations
Conduct backtesting and performance analysis of models and trading strategies
Provide technical guidance and support across the trading floor on model behaviour and system performance
Liaise with technology and infrastructure teams to ensure robust deployment and monitoring of analytic tools
Enhance the FX Options Risk Viewer UI in collaboration with traders and other IT team members
Contribute to the continuous improvement of coding standards, testing frameworks, and development practices

Fulltime

Quantitative Trading Internship

As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll spend your summer tackling complex, q...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Penultimate university student
Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
Lateral thinker with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments
Holds superior logical reasoning skills
Experienced in programming or scripting in Python a plus

Job Responsibility

Complete curated series of lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals
Apply knowledge in a simulated trading environment, trading options using live market data
Analyse real historical data to develop your own algorithmic trading strategy and backtest to see how it performed
Learn directly from our team of full-time educators and current traders, gaining exposure to our various trading desks and experience the financial markets first-hand
Test your potential and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration package
Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista
Regular social events

Fulltime

Equity Derivatives and Hybrids Quant Modeler

Join us in the role of Equity Derivatives and Hybrids Quant Modeler (Model Integ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD or master’s degree in financial mathematics, Mathematics or Physics
Prior experience developing and/or implementing Equity Derivatives models and hybrids (ideally). Strong knowledge of exotics models for other asset classes can also be considered
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on modelling topics, anticipating issues and weighing advantages and disadvantages of choices leading to models’ assumptions and limitations
Solid modelling skills (Python essential and optionally C++)

Job Responsibility

Present 1st line challenge to current models and assess impacts of models assumptions and limitations
Focus on model assessment, increasing testing coverage, automation, and steer governance for Equity Derivatives models
Provide an effective challenge to models by assessing the impact of their assumptions and limitations, focusing on the accuracy and robustness of the models
Explore alternative approaches to mitigate limitations and evolve trading, risk management platforms
Review models and documentation to provide guidance on their design
Implement, run and analyse performance tests using production C++ libraries and Python
Write high-quality documentation and automating tasks
Collaboration with traders, strategists, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient technological solutions
Implementation of new features, enhancements, and functionalities on trading platforms to improve performance, reliability, and user experience
Stay updated on technological advancements, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in trading platforms

What we offer

Structured approach to hybrid working
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive culture
Opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements
Geographic reach, wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations
Chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues
Encouragement to embrace mobility

Fulltime

Experienced Options Trader

AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

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