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Akuna Capital

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

Crypto * Quantitative Strategy Group Qualities that make great candidates: * BS/MS/PhD degree in ... full-time Trading roles at Akuna this recruiting season. This acknowledgement does not limit ...

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Ripple

Director, Payment Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... Trading, Treasury, and external customers to ensure timely settlement of crypto and fiat funds ... for full-time employees. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a ...

Ripple

Director, Payment Operations

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$208K - $260K/yr

... Trading, Treasury, and external customers to ensure timely settlement of crypto and fiat funds ... for full-time employees. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a ...

talentpluto

GTM Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Remote Work Model: Full-time Industry: Crypto / Fintech / Consumer Trading Infrastructure Compensation: Competitive and flexible based on experience About the Company Our partner is a high-growth ...

talentpluto

GTM Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

Remote Work Model: Full-time Industry: Crypto / Fintech / Consumer Trading Infrastructure Compensation: Competitive and flexible based on experience About the Company Our partner is a high-growth ...

BitGo

Sales Associate - Fintech

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

... staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our ... This role will require being full-time onsite at our New York City office to support collaborative ...

Uniswap Labs

Senior Frontend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $226K/yr

You will be responsible for ensuring a consistent, high-quality user experience across trading ... Familiarity with the crypto features and concepts- candidates with no crypto experience are still ...

Blockchain.com

Business Lead

New York, NY · On-site

As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people ... Work with Trading, Treasury, Risk, Finance, and Compliance to optimize pricing, economics, risk ...

Injective Labs

Senior Technical Product Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$138K - $182K/yr

... as Jump Crypto, Pantera and Mark Cuban. About the role Full-time Position - Hybrid or Remote ... Experience in crypto, exchanges, DeFi, fintech, trading systems, or financial products is a strong ...

Uniswap Labs

Senior Brand Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$152K - $190K/yr

... Trading API. Uniswap Labs is also the primary technical provider for Unichain, a DeFi-native ... for crypto tools * Experience with animation/motion design Minimum full-time salary of $170,000 ...

MLabs

Staff Frontend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

... trading volume. The successful candidate will join an elite, lean engineering organization comprised of crypto-native talent drawn from top-tier decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset ...

MLabs

Reinforcement Learning Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$87K - $118K/yr

New York (Office) On-site Full-time Compensation: Competitive Our client is an elite development ... This individual will manage real capital to increase trading volume and user participation within a ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time crypto trading in the United States is $36.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Crypto Trading vs Crypto Analyst?

AspectFull Time Crypto TradingCrypto Analyst
CredentialsKnowledge of trading platforms, basic financial literacyFinancial analysis, market research skills, certifications like CFA (optional)
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, trading desks, remote trading setupsResearch-focused, report writing, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageTrading firms, hedge funds, crypto exchangesFinancial institutions, research firms, media outlets
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding trading roles, job requirementsMarket analysis, research roles, career options

Full Time Crypto Trading involves actively buying and selling cryptocurrencies to generate profits, often in a fast-paced environment. Crypto Analysts focus on researching market trends, analyzing data, and providing insights without necessarily executing trades. Both roles require understanding of crypto markets but differ in daily tasks and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Crypto Trading job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Locum Tenens, 65% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 14% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 64% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,005 per year, or $36.5 per hour.
Junior Trader

Junior Trader

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL • On-site

$145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 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 Trader at Akuna:
We are seeking bright, math-savvy, competitive, and ambitious Junior Traders with a strong desire to learn how to make markets in a rapidly growing trading firm. Akuna gives new Traders the opportunity to learn from the most successful members of our Trading team and apply their knowledge quickly. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a desire to compete in the marketplace and make an immediate impact at a growing firm.
As a Junior Trader, we'll teach you how to leverage our proprietary technology while implementing a variety of trading strategies and ideas, so you can get on the trading screens and make an impact on the bottom line of the firm. The ideal candidate displays strong mental math and excellent communications skills and is interested in being a part of a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
After training, candidates will start with one of the following teams:
  1. Options Market Making (and all the various desks)
  2. Delta One
  3. Vol Arb
  4. Crypto
  5. Quantitative Strategy Group

Qualities that make great candidates:
  • BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or a related/equivalent field must be completed upon employment
  • Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills
  • The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships
  • 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
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced and competitive team environment
  • Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories
  • Programming experience preferred
  • Major GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

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!
*This role is not for immediate hire - the next available start date is August 2027*
Please note: By submitting an application for this role, you are indicating this is your top preference and acknowledge you will not be considered for other full-time Trading roles at Akuna this recruiting season. This acknowledgement does not limit applications to other Tech and/or Quant roles - in addition to this role, you may apply to any Tech and/or Quant roles of interest.
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000. 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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