Trading Associate: Systematic Execution & Market Insights

Bridgewater Associates; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Associates in Westport, CT seeks a Trading Associate to execute trades and develop insights for better decisions. You will work with strategists and technologists to refine our execution strategies and enhance system efficiency, applying rigorous, data-driven methods across global markets.

The role emphasizes disciplined thinking, strong communication, and adaptability to nontraditional hours for Asia/European markets.

Qualifications

• BA/BS from an accredited undergraduate program.
• Strong analytical, logical, and structured thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work nontraditional hours to cover Asia/Europe markets.

Responsibilities

• Execute Bridgewater's exposures using systematic, proprietary processes.
• Collaborate with technologists and researchers to construct new investment implementation systems and execution strategies or overhaul old ones.
• Drive initiatives to improve the quality, reliability, and efficiency of the systems you own.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with liquidity providers and external vendors.
• Work with the analytics team to oversee transaction costs and execution outcomes.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Structured thinking

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Bridgewater Associates in Westport, CT seeks a Trading Associate to execute trades and develop insights for better decisions. You will work with strategists and technologists to refine our execution strategies and enhance system efficiency, applying rigorous, data-driven methods across global markets.

The role emphasizes disciplined thinking, strong communication, and adaptability to nontraditional hours for Asia/European markets.