Business Strategy & Development Associate

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.

Two Sigma Securities brings a scientific approach to systematic trading and risk management to make markets more efficient. Our team trades over 10,000 US equities and 4,000 listed options, leveraging our high performance trading system to execute over 850 million shares per day. Two Sigma Securities is entering an exciting growth phase. We value the insights of our colleagues and encourage them to innovate and shape their own work agenda. New joiners use our proprietary platform to work on diverse projects. From building next generation trading technologies and researching novel AI and machine learning techniques to enhancing our strategies and deploying automation, our team is pushing the frontier in systematic trading.

We are seeking a Business Strategy & Development Associate to help drive TSS's next phase of growth. This role is where business, markets, and technology come together. It works closely with senior leadership to find strategic opportunities. It also develops new partnerships and strengthens our market position in current and related product areas. You will join a growing Business Strategy team with oversight of all TSS business lines. This role offers significant exposure to executive management and the chance to build the firm's strategic direction. The candidate must be a proven collaborator and self-motivator with sharp attention to detail. If you are enthusiastic about joining a fast-paced, diverse team where creative versatility drives brand excellence, we would love to meet you!

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Strategic roadmap. Develop and refine TSS's strategic roadmap by analyzing market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities across equities, options, and adjacent product areas. Translate findings into a clear, actionable point of view on where TSS should invest and grow.
• Business development. Identify, evaluate, and advance new business development opportunities, including strategic partnerships, client relationships, and potential new markets. Drive opportunities from initial assessment through execution.
• Cases and financial modeling. Build rigorous arguments and financial models to support central initiatives, interpreting complex data to produce clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Frame opportunity sizing, execution roadmaps, targets, kill points, and required resources.
• Business performance & reporting. Drill into existing business lines to deliver performance insights, important metrics, and reporting that inform management decision-making. Build dashboards and perform data analyses that track revenue drivers, profitability, and operational metrics, and proactively flag trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Cross-functional collaboration. Partner closely with trading, technology, engineering, and operations teams. Ensure strategic priorities align with the organization's capabilities and infrastructure. Make sure key initiatives are implemented with excellence.
• Industry & regulatory intelligence. Track industry developments, competitor activity, and regulatory changes that may impact TSS's business. Proactively surface insights that inform the company's positioning and growth strategy.

You must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, or finance, with a strong academic record.
• 1-4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or an equivalent analytical role, with a proven track record of structured, data-driven problem-solving
• Excellent analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, with strong proficiency in quantitative approaches and the ability to convert complex data into actionable recommendations
• Genuine interest in and curiosity about the hedge fund, proprietary trading, and systematic trading industry, with a clear motivation to build a career at the intersection of business strategy and quantitative markets
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and drive projects to completion in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to and engaging with senior audiences
• Deep intellectual curiosity, strong sense of accountability, and a results-focused approach
• Strong coding skills and/or advanced financial modeling proficiency preferred

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

The base pay for this role will be between $125,000 and $200,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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