TECHNOLOGY TRADING QUANT OPERATIONS

Akuna Capital is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making.

// Life at Akuna

A Culture Built on Collaboration

We are driven to be the best, and teamwork is key to achieving that.

We champion new ideas and empower people to turn them into impact-creating an environment where innovation and growth thrive.

Akuna Chicago office cafe space

Akuna Chicago office cafe space

There are countless ways to connect with Akuna team members through social events, interest-based clubs, and team outings.

// connect

Akuna Clubs & Social Events

Akuna team at social clubs and events

Akuna team social clubs and events

We know that strong teams are built through shared experiences. From Akuna Clubs and sports teams to company-wide happy hours and food-focused gatherings, we offer a wide range of events that bring people together.

// connect

Akuna Clubs & Social Events

team connecting in office shared space

team connecting in office shared space

Whether you're into soccer, wine, poker, or cooking, there's something for everyone to enjoy, and a chance to connect with teammates across the company.

// Grow

Shareholder story

Akuna has no clients or external investors, we trade only with the company's capital. We strongly value long-term value creation and offer top performers the opportunity to earn meaningful ownership in the firm. We look forward to continuing to grow our shareholder base each year.

// Learn

Akuna U

We believe knowledge is the most powerful when shared. Akuna U is our internal knowledge-sharing program, designed to foster continuous learning and cross-functional understanding across the firm.

Through regular talks and workshops, employees can expand their skill sets in areas specific to Akuna while also exploring broader topics that spark curiosity and innovation. Sessions are led by Akuna team members, offering diverse perspectives and practical insights.

For those new to the trading world, we offer an in-depth, eight-week lecture series titled Trading 101: Trading for Non-Traders, providing a strong foundation in options market making and Akuna's role within it.

Akuna team enjoying workday conversation

Akuna team enjoying workday conversation

Trading lecture series

Trading lecture series

// Give + Thrive

We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace

In addition to partnering with local non-profit and philanthropic organizations, Akuna encourages employees to support their local communities through paid volunteer days and organized in-office volunteer events.

Wellness

Generous Paid Leave

Medical + Retirement

Continuing Education

Employees have access to complimentary fitness and mindfulness events, offered both in-person and virtually. Our Chicago and Sydney offices also feature in-building gyms for added convenience.

We believe balance is essential to doing our best work. Our generous paid time off policies support employee wellbeing with vacation, sick days, parental leave, volunteer time, and company holidays. We encourage our employees to take the time they need to rest, recharge, and reconnect.

We're committed to supporting the long-term health and financial wellbeing of our global team. Our medical plans offer comprehensive, country-appropriate healthcare coverage for employees and their families. We also provide retirement programs aligned with local market standards, helping our employees plan confidently for the future.

We support our employees in deepening their understanding of industry trends and challenges. Resources include tuition reimbursement, conferences, guest speakers, webinars, digital books, case studies, and more — all part of our commitment to continuous learning.