💼 About This Role

You'll join Akuna Capital's SOFR desk as a mid-to-senior electronic options trader, making markets and managing risk across CME SOFR options. You'll collaborate with quant and technology teams to refine volatility models and automated trading infrastructure. This role offers a clear path to full desk ownership for the right candidate.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Manage SOFR options portfolio with full P&L responsibility
• Make two-sided markets across SR3, S0, S2 options
• Develop volatility surface models and hedging strategies
• Analyze market microstructure to improve pricing and execution

📋 Requirements

• 2+ years trading SOFR/Eurodollar/short-term interest rate options
• Deep understanding of options theory and Greeks
• Proven risk management discipline under pressure
• Bachelor's in quantitative field (Engineering, Economics, etc.)

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with CME SR3 market microstructure
• Familiarity with swap curve dynamics and fixed income
• Experience building trading tools in Python or C++

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Discretionary performance bonus
• 🏥 Employer-paid medical, dental, vision
• 🏦 Retirement contributions
• 🏖️ Paid time off

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter call· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3On-site interview· Full day