Trader
Build fast and accurate mental maths, then add probability and options-style questions.
Prepare for Akuna Capital interviews
Akuna trading preparation starts with fast numerical work. Mental maths and sequences are useful for screening, while later interviews need probability, expected value, options and market-making skills.
Mental maths
Sequences
Probability
Options
Quant research
Recruiting context
About Akuna Capital interviews
Akuna trading interviews combine fast maths with probability and options-style reasoning. Mental maths is important, but deeper interview preparation should also cover expected value and market making.
For trading, get comfortable with mental maths, sequences, probability and expected value. As the process becomes more technical, options and market-making intuition become more important.
Quant research is more focused on statistics, modelling, machine learning and coding. Prepare the assessment you were sent, then spend the rest of your time on the technical skills for your role.
Quant research
Focus on statistics, modelling, coding and testing research ideas.
Assessment prep
Practise the assessment listed in your invitation, then move on to the deeper role-specific work.
Prepare deliberately
Choose your Akuna preparation path
Different roles reward different preparation. Start with the closest path, then use the resource sections below.
Path 1
Trading
Build speed first, then add probability and options-style reasoning.
- 1
Practise mental maths until common calculations feel comfortable.
- 2
Practise sequences if they appear in your screening process.
- 3
Use the Akuna question bank for probability, expected value and market-style problems.
- 4
Add options and market-making practice for trading roles.
Path 2
Quantitative Research / Strategy
Focus on statistics, modelling and coding.
- 1
Use the Akuna question bank for core quantitative reasoning.
- 2
Prepare Python or C++ at the level required by the role.
- 3
Practise modelling, validation and explaining how a research idea could become a trading signal.
Interview practice
Akuna Capital interview questions
Use these questions for probability, expected value and market-style quantitative reasoning.
Timed practice
Akuna Capital online assessments
Use the mental maths and sequences tools if those formats appear in your invitation.
Online assessment
Akuna Capital Mental Maths Tool
Make fast numerical calculation reliable enough that screening pressure does not create avoidable mistakes.
Online assessment
Akuna Capital Sequences Tool
Train pattern recognition until you can test plausible rules quickly instead of getting stuck on one sequence.
Fill the gaps
Strengthen the underlying skills
Firm-specific preparation works best on top of solid fundamentals. Use these only where they address a real weakness in your preparation.
Common questions
Akuna Capital interview preparation FAQ
Short answers for broad questions; use the dedicated guides, assessment tools and interview-question bank for deeper practice.
What should an Akuna Capital trader candidate prioritise?
Start with mental maths, then add probability, expected value and options or market-making questions. Keep your explanations clear as the questions become more technical.
Are mental maths and sequences always part of Akuna's process?
No. Screening formats can vary by role and recruiting cycle, so practise the formats listed in your own invitation.
How should Akuna quantitative-research preparation differ?
Focus much more on statistics, modelling, machine learning, coding and market data. Be ready to explain how you would test and validate a research idea.
What should I do after the Akuna screening tools?
Move into the Akuna question bank and probability practice. Research candidates should spend more time on statistics, coding and modelling.
Keep moving
Turn the plan into practice.
Start with the Akuna question bank, then work through the specific assessment or role guide that matches your next stage.