Trading Analyst - Minneapolis based
About The Position
As a Trading Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, you will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will work closely with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. The role involves working directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the development of global trading analytics. The position is Minneapolis based and requires employees to work in the office at least four days per week, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. Some roles may have different or additional in-office expectations.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of directly relevant experience.
- Comfort developing advanced quantitative tools.
- A BA or BS demonstrating intellectual ability and rigor.
- Strong programming background, with literacy in Python or related languages.
- Experience working with large, complex data sets.
- Established work ethic and willingness to invest in a career.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative.
- Ability to integrate and work effectively on a team dedicated to putting clients first and sustaining excellence.
- Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail over the long term.
- Ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.
- Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences, or finance.
- Experience with AWS, including S3, Athena, SSM, or awswrangler.
Responsibilities
- Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and improve investment-process efficiency.
- Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and deliver actionable analysis for traders and portfolio managers.
- Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
- Provide market-related insights to help identify opportunities across the investment process.
- Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.
Benefits
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Some roles may be eligible for variable pay in the form of bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
