Algorithmic Trading Analyst

BestEx Research
Any Location, CT
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented entry-level candidates to join our Stamford, CT team as Algorithmic Trading Analysts. This role is a foundational position within our electronic trading organization, designed for candidates who want to build deep expertise at the intersection of market structure, algorithmic execution, trading technology, and software development.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will work closely on a variety of projects alongside our trading desk, quant and engineering teams to build and improve various aspects of our global multi-asset algorithmic trading platform. You will develop a strong working knowledge of market structure and electronic trading behavior in several asset classes and regions, and learn how algorithmic execution strategies, routing logic, and trading systems underneath them actually work.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in one of several different front office roles focused on quant research, product management or client coverage, and to develop communication and presentation skills for internal and client-facing interactions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a related quantitative discipline
  • Strong foundation in probability, statistics and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with high attention to details
  • Working knowledge of Python/R and SQL
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and desire to learn in a fast-paced trading environment
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