Trading Summer Internship (Dec 2024)

Looking to break into the world of prop trading? Start your career with us. 

Our Akunacademy Trading Internship Program will introduce you to the world of options market making, where you will learn how we use proprietary technology to trade thousands of options over short time horizons while managing various dimensions of risk. We want to expose you to a realistic view of what it’s like to work in the FinTech industry so you can discover what you’re truly passionate about and develop the essential skills & knowledge necessary to succeed as a Trader at Akuna.  

Are you an analytical thinker, math-savvy, have an entrepreneurial spirit and a go-getter attitude?

Then this could be the perfect internship for you next summer! We invest in our training and in our people. If you’ve got the mind, and the attitude, we want to invest in you. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start your career at an exciting firm, Akuna is the place for you!

Internship Dates: 8 weeks in December 2024 from our Sydney Office.

What you’ll do:

• Be exposed to the trading industry guided through Akuna’s classroom-style lectures, assessments & quizzes, practical learning, and trader shadowing and see what it’s like to succeed as a Trader at Akuna.
• Develop the essential skills & knowledge in the following areas: market making, financial acumen, options Greeks, risk management, our systems and lots more.
• Learn how to manage a derivatives position, hedge your risk, and get comfortable with option combinations through mock trading games guided by our experienced traders.
• Develop your skills in Excel and python via the statistics-based project to solve real problems being faced by our trading teams.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the above by applying options theory to live one-lots trading. That’s right, we give you real cash to trade in the real market for Akuna
• Build relationships with like-minded people through our mentor program, social events, team challenges and much more which will see you working hard and playing hard.

What you’ll bring:

• Australian or NZ citizen or Permanent Australian residence only
• A penultimate student graduating between August 2025 and February 2026
• An academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Economics, or related degrees with a distinction average (or equivalent)
• Strong mental math, pattern recognition and probability skills
• Work experience that enhanced your communication, problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills
• No prior knowledge or coding requirements, just a desire to learn about financial markets and economics theories
• Risk appetite & ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to commence in December 2024

What you’ll get:

• This is a paid internship with flights & accommodation for those relocating to Sydney
• Seven-week structured learning program built upon our flagship Options 101 Course by our dedicated Trader Training Manager
• An opportunity to secure a full-time role with Akuna once you graduate.
• Buddy program to help you transition into Akuna, your role and your team, as well as build connections and support network
• Catch up with your colleagues over coffee made by our in-house barista & grab a bite to eat in our fully stocked kitchen
• Weekly social events, team competitions & Akuna clubs
• 180-degree views of Darling Harbour in our collaborative, open-plan office space in Barangaroo