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      From First to Worst and Clueless how to Fix It - Quantitative Researcher AKUNA CAPITAL Employee Review

      2.0
      Feb 13, 2020
      Quantitative researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      They did great with technology and making hay while the HFT sun shined. Shared the wealth, made everyone happy.

      Cons

      Absolutely clueless about how to move to being quantitatively-oriented or economically-aware. I've recommended people with PhDs and experience leading teams... and they made every one of them take an insulting arithmetic and python coding test. That was all kinds of awkward explaining to very accomplished people why we put them through a one-size-fits-all process that is fighting improving the place. In the end, all that did was sully the firms name with some influential people. FML for trying. Of course, this is why I don't intend to stay here much longer: I can see the writing on the wall.

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      5.0
      Apr 11, 2026
      Trader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The Training: Still one of the best "Trader 101" programs in the industry. The focus on options theory and market making is rigorous. The People: You’re surrounded by high-IQ quants and devs. Low ego at the junior level. Perks: baristas, great views, and a casual "wear what you want" culture that isn’t just PR.

      Cons

      Meritocratic (mostly): PnL speaks. If your desk makes money, you’re generally left alone to build. Cons: * Opacity: Bonus calculations and career progression feel like a black box. There’s a noticeable "inner circle" culture at the top. Work-Life Volatility: It’s prop trading, so hours are expected, but the "always-on" expectation for global shifts can be taxing without the commensurate pay bump seen elsewhere.

      3.0
      May 20, 2026
      Quant trading intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      High pay and exciting environment

      Cons

      Loose structure with unclear expectations

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