Is AKUNA CAPITAL a good company to work for?

AKUNA CAPITAL has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 378 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at AKUNA CAPITAL to a friend and 74% 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 6% 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 (17) , 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) , Anonymous (4) , Internship (4)

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

"Most people are nice and helpful." ((in 49 reviews)); "Culture is good" ((in 20 reviews)); "flexible work time and good pay" ((in 16 reviews)); "Friendly and smart colleagues" ((in 16 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 22 reviews)); "Nepotism at its best." ((in 9 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)); "Long hours and not much off a community" ((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.

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AKUNA CAPITAL reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(291 total reviews)

74% 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 291 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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Reviews by job title

291 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.

2.0

Apr 9, 2026

Decent work-life balance, but pay is low

Junior quant researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent wlb for prop trading

Cons

low pay relative to competitors

4.0

Mar 31, 2026

Great people to work with

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Akuna encourages continuous learning and personal development.

Cons

Requires figuring things out on your own at times, which can be challenging but rewarding.

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