Managing Director, European Electronic Equity Sales

About the Company

BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides its services to performance-demanding hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify leads, and manage a full sales pipeline from initial contact to close
• Demonstrate complex trading algorithms and customize pitches to client needs
• Articulate value propositions such as cost savings and performance improvements
• Negotiate contracts and overcome objections to achieve sales targets
• Travel across the UK and EMEA region to engage prospects and attend industry events
• Stay updated on regulatory changes like MiFID II impacting electronic trading

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales within equities electronic trading
• Deep understanding of execution algorithms and liquidity access
• Knowledge of European equity market structure and the competitive landscape
• Established network of relationships with buy-side and sell-side institutional clients in Europe
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities