Akuna Capital
Junior Quantitative Researcher, 2027 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$145K
Chicago, IL +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 15, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Experience
- No specific number of years stated; experience building mathematical models is required. Financial experience is not required.
- 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 for F-1 students using OPT or STEM.
About the job
Develops statistical and machine learning-based trading strategies, portfolio optimization algorithms, and quantitative 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 models describing 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.
Pay
$145,000 USD minimum base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Apply and develop machine learning algorithms for trading strategies and research.
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