Akuna Capital

Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027

Chicago, ILQNTStarts Summer 2027$145k/yrGrad 2028

About this internship

Akuna Capital is hiring for an internship in quantitative finance, based in Chicago, IL. It starts in Summer 2027 and lasts 10 weeks. The employer published it on 13 July 2026. Applications go through Akuna Capital's own careers site.

What the posting asks for

  • Graduating in 2028
  • Tools mentioned: Python

How hard is it to get?

Our ease score for this internship is 39/100. It is an estimate from public signals (employer, desk, programme, city, how recent the posting is, number of openings), not an admission rate. The factors that weigh most:

  • -8 Akuna Capital is a sought-after employer
  • -8 quant roles are among the most selective
  • -7 open for 101 days: seats may be filling up

Key facts

Employer
Akuna Capital
Location
Chicago, IL
Desk
Quant
Contract
Internship
Start
Summer 2027
Pay
$145k/yr (as stated in the posting)
Duration
10 weeks
Posted
13 July 2026
Ease score
39/100 (estimate)

Facts taken from Akuna Capital's careers site, checked every 3 hours. The full posting, and the application, are on the employer's site.