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.

 

Its cloud-based platform, Algo Management System (AMS), is the first end-to-end algorithmic trading

solution for equities, futures, and foreign exchange that delivers an entire ecosystem around

execution algorithms, including transaction cost analysis (TCA), an algo customization tool called

Strategy Studio, a trading dashboard, and pre-trade analytics in a single platform. The platform is

currently live for US equity and global futures trading.

 

 

Requirements:

● Expert-level knowledge of C++ and excellent software design skills

● Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading

● Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

● At least 4+ years software development experience with C++

● Degree in Computer Science or similar field from a reputable institution

 

The following are not required, but a combination of these skills and experiences is highly desirable:

● Prior experience working with market data, FIX, and other exchange connectivity protocols

● Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms

● Experience with knowledge of relational databases, database optimizations and SQL

● Experience with Python/R, ability to work with large datasets in a research environment