Director of Sales - Algorithmic & Electronic Trading
BestEx Research · Stamford, CT · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Originate, develop, and close new client relationships across futures, exchange-traded derivatives, and electronic trading desks
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, from lead generation through contract execution
- Leverage existing industry relationships while proactively identifying new opportunities
- Partner with research and product teams to articulate BestEx’s value proposition around execution quality, algorithmic performance, and market structure
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in institutional sales within futures, exchange-traded derivatives, or electronic trading
- Proven background in algorithmic execution sales, electronic sales & trading, or related capital markets roles
- Existing network of buy-side, sell-side, or proprietary trading firm relationships strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex sales cycles and close new business
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with senior traders, heads of trading, and execution teams
Benefits
- Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a respected, independent execution research firm
- High degree of autonomy and visibility within the organization
- Competitive compensation structure aligned with performance
- Collaborative, intellectually driven environment focused on data, research, and execution excellence