7h ago

Broker Trader - Equities/Index

Chicago, IL

$145k+ / year

full-timeseniorfinance

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll join Akuna's SnP desk to make markets on options for brokers and banks via chat and voice platforms. Your day-to-day impact will be directly reflected in the team's P&L. This role offers a chance to learn from experienced traders in a collaborative environment while bringing immediate value from your existing options market-making experience.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Make options markets for brokers and banks via chat and voice platforms
  • Execute orders on the trading floor and identify marketplace opportunities
  • Develop and maintain strong working business relationships with counterparties
  • React quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 2+ years of options market making experience in equities/index
  • Strong mathematical aptitude for maximizing trading opportunities
  • Ability to react quickly to rapidly changing market conditions
  • Existing business relationships with inter-dealer, floor or direct counterparty brokers

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Entrepreneurial self-starter with ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for problem-solving and finding creative solutions

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Employer-paid medical, dental, vision
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Discretionary performance bonus
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Paid time off
  • ๐Ÿฆ Retirement contributions

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Interviewยท half day
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