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Quantitative Researcher Specializing in Machine Learning

Akuna CapitalSydney, NSW
On-site Full-time

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Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in statistics, machine learning, options trading, or a related field. Hands-on expertise with modern machine learning tools in trading applications. Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a technical discipline such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field (must be completed upon employment). Demonstrated research experience in either academic or professional settings. Experience in constructing mathematical models to solve complex real-world challenges. Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. Proficient in Python programming. Machine learning expertise is a plus.

About the job

About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is a pioneering trading firm that emphasizes teamwork, advanced technology, and data-driven automation solutions. We excel in providing liquidity as an options market maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for both buying and selling. To achieve this, we design and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. At Akuna, we embrace a flat organizational structure where the best ideas triumph.

Founded by Andrew Killion and his partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London.

Your Role as a Quantitative Researcher:

We are seeking a skilled Quantitative Researcher specializing in Machine Learning to join our Quantitative Trading and Research team, comprised of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. This team scientifically creates trading strategies by integrating quantitative expertise with a sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop trading strategies utilizing statistical and machine learning algorithms.
  • Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to deepen your understanding of derivatives and financial markets.
  • Establish metrics for evaluating strategy execution and perform post-trade analysis.
  • Create and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
  • Develop quantitative models that describe market behavior.
  • Advance current initiatives and explore new research opportunities.

About Akuna Capital

Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to innovation and collaboration, specializing in liquidity provision as an options market maker. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and automation, we design proprietary systems to enhance trading strategies and mathematical models, fostering a culture where the best ideas flourish.

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