Akuna Capital’s 2026 Virtual Quant Trading Challenge
Akuna Capitalabout 11 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideIntern / Entry Level
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Participate in a simulated trading environment by developing market-making bots.
- Compete against other participants and Akuna's trading models.
- Dedicate 5-8 hours to complete the challenge during the specified dates.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong math aptitude and skills in statistical and quantitative analysis.
- Proficient in Python programming.
- Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Desire to learn the intricacies of financial markets.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Graduating between December 2026 and August 2028.
Benefits
- Opportunity to win Akuna swag.
- Expedited recruitment process for full-time and internship roles.