Quants stay away - Quantitative Researcher AKUNA CAPITAL Employee Review

1.0
Aug 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Little work to do if you know tricks to please the upper management.

Cons

100% trader driven environment. No systematic strategies by industry standards. So-called automated trading is a propaganda to fool junior people and candidates. Projects are created to fetch resources and fuel political fights. Devs are mobilized for developing barely tested strategies. Everything is promising but nothing is working. Claimed to be cooperative but effectively silo. Deteriorating transparency and suppressing bad news. You will find people and teams disappeared for no reason if periodically checking the name list of employee. Pay is probably acceptable for your first year (if you can't get any offer from other firms) but will not grow---This is reasonable given the profitability of those "strategies". Stay away if you want to gain any meaningful experience and pursue a quant career.

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5.0
Apr 11, 2026
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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
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Pros

High pay and exciting environment

Cons

Loose structure with unclear expectations

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