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?

78% 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 (10) , 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 54 reviews)); "Culture is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly and smart colleagues" ((in 17 reviews)); "• good work life balance" ((in 13 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 21 reviews)); "Low pay and no lunch" ((in 12 reviews)); "Nepotism at its best." ((in 9 reviews)); "Recruitment was barely scathed during layoffs, so that they can continue to have their team lunches and only use external recruiters." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours and not much off a community" ((in 6 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.

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AKUNA CAPITAL reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(292 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 292 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 Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

292 reviews

5.0

Apr 11, 2026

World-class training, but high variance in management.

Trader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

5.0

Mar 17, 2026

Akuna is great

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's tech driven and colleages are great

Cons

It's not very generous for salary

5.0

Feb 15, 2026

Really good place to work

Trader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People treat each other with a lot of respect which wasnt the same at my previous HFT firm. Still feel we get as much done but without the faux animosity and politics. Really like the direction we are headed now. I personally prefer smaller company size and as a shareholder - the upside is rewarding. I enjoy going in each day which is in stark contrast to my mates inside and outside of industry.

Cons

Bit of a split across the 3 offices in the region - can find this hard at times. Some bad rep still hangs over the company which is a shame but that only affects others perceptions, inside is really healthy now.

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Jobs at AKUNA CAPITAL

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