About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. 

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London. 

What you’ll do as a Recruiting Coordinator at Akuna: 

Akuna is seeking a highly organized and energetic Recruiting Coordinator to provide administrative support to our Recruitment Team. The Recruitment Team is very dynamic, with a primary focus on recruiting and hiring top talent into the firm while also promoting Akuna as a company. We are a collaborative group focused on providing the best possible experience for all prospective candidates and existing employees participating in recruiting initiatives. With our expanding growth rate and no signs of slowing down, be prepared to take on an exciting challenge with significant opportunity for growth. In this role, you will: 

• Track large volumes of candidates through multiple stages of the interview process, including candidate communication, testing, screening, and scheduling using Outlook and our applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Attend intake meetings, build out interview plans in ATS, and maintain job descriptions and job postings on various job boards
• Monitor interviews to ensure they run smoothly
• Ensure feedback is recorded in our ATS and follow up with interviewers and hiring managers as needed
• Coordinate campus career fairs, insight days, and virtual/on-campus events with other recruitment staff
• Travel and represent Akuna at events and career fairs as needed
• Collaborate with Recruitment Team to identify goals, make data-driven decisions, and execute process improvements when needed
• Assist with team projects and initiatives, including data reporting and analysis, process documentation, interviewer training, new hire onboarding, and more
• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for candidates  
• Assist in the creation and distribution of social media content, promotional materials, job postings, and company branded merchandise 

Qualities that make great candidates: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of professional work experience preferred, but not required
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Proactive problem-solver capable of identifying issues and generating solutions
• Outstanding organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task are must haves  
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player with a can-do attitude
• Flexibility to deal with last minute changes, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and comfortable working with minimal direction
• Friendly and patient demeanor when dealing with candidates and representing Akuna
• Demonstrated interest in data reporting and analysis
• Desire to win and recruit the best talent into Akuna! 

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want all women and underrepresented groups to feel empowered to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!