eFinancialCareers

• Location

  New York, NY, 10017

• Compensation

  DOE

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  19 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  559143

The business development strategist will identify, evaluate, and structure new partnerships and opportunities with various electronic trading counterparties.  Duties will include strategic planning, market research and competitive intelligence, project management and negotiating new strategic partnerships to support the growth of our business.

Key requirements : expertise in market microstructure, preferably across multiple asset classes; comprehensive knowledge of major electronic trading market participants and how they operate (exchanges, electronic execution venues, trading firms, etc.); and familiarity with the constantly evolving regulatory landscape of the markets.  In addition, the ideal candidate would have a strong work ethic, excellent (oral and written) communication and presentation skills, and robust analytical and modeling skills.  
 

Candidates with 5+ years post-undergraduate work experience will be considered. MBA from a top business school is a plus but not a requirement.

Desirable backgrounds could include: strategy/business development function within the trading division of a financial services organization, strategy consulting, or investment banking.