Entry-Level Front-Office Algorithmic Trading Analyst

University of Delaware; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BestEx Research in Stamford, CT is seeking entry-level Algorithmic Trading Analysts to join our team. You will work closely with the trading desk, quants and engineering to build and improve our multi-asset algorithmic trading platform.

You will develop expertise in market structure, algorithmic execution, and data analysis, with opportunities to advance into front office roles such as quant research, product management, or client coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in probability, statistics and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in person daily in Stamford, CT

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of market structure and electronic trading behavior across 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

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/Engineering/Finance/Quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

BestEx Research in Stamford, CT is seeking entry-level Algorithmic Trading Analysts to join our team. You will work closely with the trading desk, quants and engineering to build and improve our multi-asset algorithmic trading platform.

You will develop expertise in market structure, algorithmic execution, and data analysis, with opportunities to advance into front office roles such as quant research, product management, or client coverage.