Is AKUNA CAPITAL a good company to work for?

AKUNA CAPITAL has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 381 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at AKUNA CAPITAL to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AKUNA CAPITAL have been left by employees working as Trading Intern , Junior Trader and Software Engineer .

Does AKUNA CAPITAL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AKUNA CAPITAL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AKUNA CAPITAL. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AKUNA CAPITAL?

77% of AKUNA CAPITAL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AKUNA CAPITAL 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AKUNA CAPITAL?

Trader (33) , Software Developer (29) , Software Engineer (28) , Junior Trader (18) , Trading Intern (15) , Developer (11) , Quantitative Researcher (11) , Junior Developer (8) , Quantitative Analyst (7) , Quantitative Developer (7) , Intern (6) , C++ Developer (5) , Derivatives Trader (5) , SWE Intern (5) , Anonymous (4)

What are the pros of working at AKUNA CAPITAL according to real employee reviews?

"Most people are nice and helpful." ((in 52 reviews)); "Culture is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Friendly and smart colleagues" ((in 17 reviews)); "• good work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "good and smart people who are always open to teaching" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AKUNA CAPITAL according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor, lack of direction" ((in 18 reviews)); "Low pay and no lunch" ((in 13 reviews)); "Nepotism at its best." ((in 8 reviews)); "Company outlook declining, mid and senior levels are not being compensated well and leaving, recent layoffs, highly political" ((in 8 reviews)); "bad managers, bad pays compared to other trading company." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about AKUNA CAPITAL layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AKUNA CAPITAL layoffs and their outlook for job security at AKUNA CAPITAL in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AKUNA CAPITAL locations?

Chicago , New York , Champaign , Syracuse , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Boston

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AKUNA CAPITAL reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(293 total reviews)

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

AKUNA CAPITAL has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 293 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AKUNA CAPITAL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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293 reviews

4.0

Feb 19, 2014

Decent company in a souring industry

Trader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay for juniors, lots to learn, smart people (ex-Optiver), a firm that is still making money, cool bosses (as long as you don't go overboard)

Cons

You don't really get more than one warning. People get let go very easily or leave, but I'm not sure if it's just Akuna or simply the industry right now. Afterall, it is the partners' money they're paying you. Industry isn't doing well, and the firm is not very technology driven.

1.0

Jul 14, 2025

Was promising

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started with good leadership and direction.

Cons

Unable to thrive in the current economy lead to decreased bonuses and high leadership churn.

5.0

Mar 25, 2025

Best decision I have ever made

Business operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In my five months at Akuna, I can confidently say this has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in quite some time. Coming from a large hedge fund/financial services firm, the contrast in culture is truly amazing. From day one, the onboarding process was clear, structured, and I felt fully supported by my manager and team. The culture at Akuna is exactly what you want in a workplace—one that motivates you to continuously strive for excellence. I also appreciate the transparency around career progression, which is something I feel many other firms fall short on. The level of management support and exposure to leadership really pushes you to perform at your best and is one of the many ways Akuna sets itself apart.

Cons

Akuna has high standards for its employees and demands excellence. The fast-paced environment can sometimes be overwhelming, but it’s what keeps you on your toes and challenges you to always be on your A-game. It’s not for everyone, but in just 5 months, I’ve learned more here than in the last few years at my previous employer. If you're looking to seriously grow and challenge your skillset, this is the place to be.

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