About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions and automation. We specialise 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. At Akuna we have a flat structure, where the best idea wins.

Our Founding Partners, including Andrew Killion, 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, Singapore and London.

About the role:

We are looking for an individual to be all hands on deck for within our office. We are searching for someone to both run our in-house coffee bar, but also learn the ropes of facilities! You’ll need a passion for coffee, positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. You’ll be the face everyone knows and a key point of contact in connecting our team and visitors at Akuna. You will take pride in creating a positive and welcoming environment where people can come to unwind and catch up with colleagues.

This is a full-time position. Hours would be between 8-5pm with the occasional extra 30 mins - 1 hour of help needed, Monday through Friday.

What you’ll do:

• Use your prior barista experience to serve high quality coffee and specialty beverages to our employees alone and in a team at peak times.
• Set up and pack down the coffee bar each day, including cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
• Step into other facility roles depending on the need and activity in the office.
• Maintain inventory and stock of coffee bar items and unpack deliveries when received.
• Keep the coffee bar and surrounding areas tidy and clean- including the upkeeping of dishwashers and laundering cloths and towels.
• Assist the Facilities team in maintaining overall cleanliness throughout the office and kitchens.
• Assist with special events, projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• A love and passion for all things coffee- minimum of 6 months barista experience.
• A self-starter with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Always looking to improve or develop more efficient processes when needed.