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Paco Group

Project Risk Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

Quantitative Risk Analysis and Modeling * Support Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule. * Assist with Monte Carlo risk modeling using Authority-approved tools, including:

Akuna Capital

Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K/yr

... models. Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened ... What you'll do as a Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Akuna: We are looking for a motivated and ...

Expand Energy

Market Risk Manager

Spring, TX

Job Summary We are seeking a Quantitative Risk Manager to develop, enhance, and govern quantitative models used to value, risk assess, and explain exposures across natural gas, LNG, power, and ...

Expand Energy

Market Risk Manager

Spring, TX · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking a Quantitative Risk Manager to develop, enhance, and govern quantitative models used to value, risk assess, and explain exposures across natural gas, LNG, power, and ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$85K - $95K/yr

A minimum of one year of experience in model development, model validation, quantitative risk management, or financial modeling and/or other related disciplines. * Familiarity with Excel, SQL, Python ...

Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Model Risk Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

A minimum of one year of experience in model development, model validation, quantitative risk management, or financial modeling and/or other related disciplines. * Familiarity with Excel, SQL, Python ...

Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Model Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

A minimum of one year of experience in model development, model validation, quantitative risk management, or financial modeling and/or other related disciplines. * Familiarity with Excel, SQL, Python ...

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Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst

Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL

$90K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

About Akuna: 

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker - meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.  

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm's first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world - Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore. 

What you'll do as a Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Akuna: 

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our growing Risk Department. This role is part of a major investment in measuring and controlling market and execution risks where you will work on new development projects at the intersection of trading, options theory and automation. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow and evolve with our firm! In this role, you will: 

  • Work as a part of a small Risk team and alongside Developers and Analysts to build efficient and smart protections around Akuna's trading
  • Collaborate with Developers to improve our risk infrastructure, implementing risk measures and automated reporting
  • Work directly inside Akuna's highly abstract and automated computational framework
  • Develop new ways to quantify risk and performance measures, working with market and historical data
  • Assist in the setting, testing and monitoring of internal, exchange and third-party trading system and positional limits 

Qualities that make great candidates: 

  • Finance experience or some knowledge of options theory
  • Programming experience (e.g., Python); SQL is preferred but not required
  • Numerical problem-solving and programming skills
  • Independent thinker, motivated with great attention to detail
  • A degree in a quantitative field, or evidence of mathematical and quantitative skill
  • 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

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $90,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

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