Expression of Interest: 2027 Trading Sneak Peek Weeks
Summary
One-week in-person micro-internship in Chicago introducing students to options trading, risk management, and market-making using Akuna’s tools and simulations.
Register your interest for our 2027 Trading Sneak Peek Weeks!
Thank you for your interest in Akuna's Trading internship! We are excited to share that we will be hosting multiple Trading Sneak Peek Weeks throughout 2027, rather than a traditional summer internship. These one-week micro-internships are designed to provide an accelerated, hands-on introduction to the tools, skills, and knowledge our trading teams use to drive success every day. With this new format, we are excited to welcome even more trading-focused interns to our office in 2027! By submitting this application, you’ll be added to our list of interested candidates and will be notified as soon as the roles goes live.
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 Trading Sneak Peek Week Participant:
As a Trading Sneak Peek Week participant, you will be enrolled in a crash course on the exciting world of options. You’ll start the week collaborating with our dedicated trader trainers, as they teach you risk management, game theory, and optimal decision making. Outside the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real time. Does mastering the educational trading games and simulations used by our entry-level traders sound like fun? Would you like to shadow our trading desks to learn about Akuna's unique approach to acting as a global liquidity provider/market maker? If your answer is yes, Sneak Peek Week is right for you!
Additional program perks:
- AkunaU lectures from the firm’s leaders
- Roundtable networking sessions
- Fun events dedicated to showcasing our firm and the beauty of Chicago
- Transportation and accommodation provided by Akuna
- Competitive stipend
Qualities that make great candidates:
- Graduating between December 2027 – August 2028
- Pursuing a BS/MS/ PhD in engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, actuarial science or a related/equivalent field
- Able to attend program in person at Akuna’s Chicago headquarters
- Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment
- Strong math, numerical, and quantitative skills
- Demonstrable interest in trading and the financial markets
- 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!
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the total pay for this one-week program is $2,250. The total pay herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.
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