Junior Trader (Quantitative Trading)

Junior Trader

Company

Akuna Capital

Conditions

5 days ago

Skills

Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will manage and improve trading strategies by turning ideas into quantitative models. You will implement trading signals for portfolio construction, build knowledge of derivatives and financial markets, and generate ideas related to opportunities, products, risk management, and trading systems.

Requirements

• UK citizenship or permanent residency
• A university degree completed or expected between 2024 and June 2027
• A STEM degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of calculus, stochastic processes, linear algebra, statistics, and optimization
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, numerical linear algebra, machine learning, or convex optimization
• Intermediate Python programming skills
• Ability to process complex information quickly and accurately under pressure
• Verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage trading strategies and improve profitability through quantitative models
• Implement trading signals for portfolio construction
• Develop knowledge of derivatives theory and financial markets
• Generate ideas for trading opportunities, product insights, risk management, and trading systems

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