Head of Algorithmic Execution Services, AMER Cash Equities & Futures
Stamford, United States · On-site · Full-time
- Posted 1w ago
- From BestEx Research’s careers page
- Location
- Stamford, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Department
- Information Technology
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About the role
Responsibilities:
- Lead execution services supporting clients using algorithmic trading during AMER hours for cash equities and futures.
- Monitor live algorithms, troubleshoot issues, manage client communications, and oversee trading risk during production events.
- Maintain deep working knowledge of execution algorithms to address client inquiries and diagnose performance or behavior issues.
- Act as a subject-matter resource for clients and internal teams. Understand client trading strategies and usage patterns. Recommend appropriate algorithms, conduct TCA reviews, and support increased platform adoption.
- Lead response during system issues or market events, including escalation, risk oversight, and client communication. Maintain risk management procedures for algorithmic execution.
- Partner with technology and quantitative teams to improve monitoring, diagnostics, and platform stability.
- Lead beta testing and support client onboarding for new algorithmic features.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering, or related discipline + 5 years of relevant experience.
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About BestEx Research
Algorithmic execution and trading technologyBestEx Research builds independent, research-driven algorithmic execution algorithms, trading technology, and trade analytics for buy-side and sell-side equities and futures trading.
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