Director of Sales - Algorithmic & Electronic Trading

About the Company

BestEx Research is an independent execution consulting and analytics firm specializing in algorithmic execution and transaction cost analysis (TCA). We work with sophisticated institutional clients across futures and equities, to help them improve execution quality and trading outcomes.

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