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BestEx Research · 2 days ago

Director of Sales - Algorithmic & Electronic Trading

positionStamford, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date7+ years exp
BestEx Research is an independent execution consulting and analytics firm specializing in algorithmic execution and transaction cost analysis. The Director of Sales will be responsible for originating and developing new client relationships, primarily focusing on futures and exchange-traded derivatives.
AnalyticsEnterprise ApplicationsFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyTrading Platform

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

Qualification

Institutional salesAlgorithmic executionElectronic tradingSales lifecycle managementCommunication skills

Required

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
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

Preferred

Existing network of buy-side, sell-side, or proprietary trading firm relationships strongly preferred

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

Company

BestEx Research

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BestEx Research provides algorithmic trading solutions to asset managers and banks for equities, Fixed Income, commodities, FX and cryptos
dateFounded in 2017
location
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.bestexresearch.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$16.5M
Key Investors
QC·VENTURES,Quadrature Capital
2023-03-02Series B· $10M
2020-12-10Series A· $5M
2017-08-01Seed· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Hitesh Mittal
Founder & CEO
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Beatrice Derian
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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BestEx Research Launches Pulse Analytics, Debuts Next-Generation Market Impact Model Designed for Futures
2025-09-12
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BestEx Research Grows Business Development Team, Appoints Managing Director Charlie Whitlock
2025-08-29
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BestEx Research Appoints Charlie Whitlock as Managing Director
2025-08-29
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