Algorithmic Trading Analyst

BestEx Research • Stamford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides high-performance algorithmic execution services to hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Its cloud-based platform, Algo Management System (AMS), is the first end-to-end algorithmic trading solution for equities and futures that delivers an entire ecosystem around execution algorithms, including Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), Strategy Studio for algorithm customization, trading dashboards, and pre-trade analytics in a single platform. The platform is currently live across U.S., European, and Canadian equities and global futures markets. BestEx Research is transforming a $100 billion industry by replacing traditional black-box execution with transparent, data-driven, and customizable algorithmic trading solutions. Our technology stack combines high-performance C++, Python, R, cloud infrastructure, and advanced quantitative research to build next-generation trading systems. Our mission is to become the global leader in execution analytics and algorithmic trading while helping clients significantly reduce transaction costs across asset classes.

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
• Willingness to work in person daily in our office in Stamford, CT

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of market structure and electronic trading behavior in several asset classes and regions.
• Learn how algorithmic execution strategies, routing logic, and trading systems underneath them actually work.
• Learn to evaluate algorithm performance across clients and strategies using statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Gain experience testing and supporting our trading product.
• Build fluency in product planning, prioritization, and cross-functional communication across trading, technology, and client teams
• Develop communication and presentation skills for internal and client-facing interactions.
• Develop working knowledge of Global Equities and Futures market structure, and how electronic trading behavior differs across regions and asset classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level