Business Development Associate

About the Role

WizardQuant is looking for a motivated Business Development Associate to help drive the growth of our global trading operations. Based at our NY office, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with trading partners, supporting market expansion, and ensuring smooth execution across various asset classes. As part of a forward-thinking team, you will engage with key external partners and internal stakeholders to advance business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with our business and trading leaders to identify new business opportunities and support the growth of the company.
• Be responsible for managing the project development with key stakeholders.
• Strategically navigate the process from introduction, to integration, to managing the ongoing relationship with different exchanges.
• Drive and manage client relationships both domestically and internationally.
• Act as first point of contact for key clients.
• Analyze existing market data on exchanges and provide data and metrics to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that product and sales materials are always updated and focused for the applicable presentation, conference, or opportunity.
• Maintain healthy and productive relationships with partners, resolving business, policy, and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• In-depth knowledge in finance.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while handling complex issues.
• Ability to work independently and on a flexible schedule.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and networking skills.
• Experience analyzing and assessing market data.
• Self-starter who will energetically advance the team's business goals.
• Ability to be Bilingual in English and Mandarin.
• Management skills with strong negotiation & contract skills.
• Detail oriented.