Entry-Level Multi-Asset Algorithmic Trading Analyst

University of Delaware; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BestEx Research is seeking an entry-level Algorithmic Trading Analyst for our Stamford, CT office. You will collaborate closely with the trading desk, quant and engineering teams to build and improve our multi-asset algorithmic trading platform.

In this role, you will gain exposure to market structure, algorithmic execution, and software development, with opportunities to move into quant research, product management, or client coverage over time.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of Python/R and SQL

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 skills

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

BestEx Research is seeking an entry-level Algorithmic Trading Analyst for our Stamford, CT office. You will collaborate closely with the trading desk, quant and engineering teams to build and improve our multi-asset algorithmic trading platform.

In this role, you will gain exposure to market structure, algorithmic execution, and software development, with opportunities to move into quant research, product management, or client coverage over time.