Akuna Capital
Junior Quantitative Researcher, 2027 | Columbia University
$145K
Chicago, IL +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 15, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Education
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a technical field (such as Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, or a related subject), completed upon employment.
- Visa sponsorship
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM.
About the job
Develop quantitative and machine-learning-based trading strategies, portfolio optimization algorithms, and models of market behavior.
What you'll do
- Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
- Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction and develop quantitative models of market behavior.
- Advance existing research initiatives and explore new research topics.
What they ask for
- Expertise in statistics and machine learning; experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems.
- Intermediate programming skills in Python.
- GPA of 3.5 or above; must be graduating August 2027 or prior.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM.
Pay
USD 145,000 minimum base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Apply and develop machine learning algorithms for trading strategies and contribute to the firm’s strategy portfolio.
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