Job Description
About BestEx Research
BestEx Research is an award-winning 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.
BestEx Research's mission is to become the leader in automation and measurement of execution across asset classes globally and significantly reduce transaction costs for our clients.
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.
BestEx Research is disrupting a $100 billion industry by challenging the status quo of stale, black-box solutions from banks and offering next-generation execution algorithms that combine performance improvement with transparency and customization. BestEx Research uses leading-edge technology to support its low-latency, highly scalable research, and trading systems with its back end in C++, research libraries in C++/Python and R, and web-based technologies for delivering its front-end platforms.
Visit for more information about our mission, products, research, and services.
Why work at BestEx Research?
If you want to help investors reduce their trading costs in an incredibly complex market structure and help create and shape an industry-defining product, then this is an excellent opportunity to join an incredibly talented team of 30+. BestEx Research has almost zero turnover, top notch clients, zero bureaucracy, and a flat organizational structure. It is a true meritocracy, set in a collaborative environment, where every employee is working on extraordinarily interesting projects. Our pay scale and benefits are comparable to top-tier firms in our industry, either in the form of cash compensation or a hybrid cash and equity compensation plan. Employees at BestEx Research have exposure to much more variety in the projects they complete and opportunities for growth than in similar roles at other firms.
Location: Bengaluru, India
Our beautiful Bangalore office is conveniently located in Embassy Tech Village, Sarjapur Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore. Amenities include modern workspaces, free parking, recreational games, a fitness center, bike storage, wellness room, and free meals. This position requires working from office most days with some flexibility and will also require some overlap in work hours with US staff.
Who you are
We are looking for someone that is energetic, full of ideas and initiative and simply wants to own and develops the HR function at a growing organization. Strong collaboration, communication and relationship building are key, as well as a high dose of pragmatism and adaptability. Your learning curve will be steep, and the opportunities for developing a thriving HR infrastructure are endless. Therefore, we are looking for someone with a huge drive and high potential.
This is the perfect role for an aspiring HR professional with a variety of experiences that is keen to take the next step in his/her career in a truly global, fast-paced, and ambitious environment. As a growing firm in existence only six years, the person in this role will have a measurable impact on our growth and culture as we move forward. You will be onboard early and therefore can have a real impact on our growth and culture.
What you will do
You will report to the global CEO (who resides in Stamford, CT) and will be the first HR employee in India responsible to recruit and grow the team in India and manage all aspects of HR. You will drive a wide variety of HR programs and topics, including Recruitment, New Employee Onboarding, Compensation & Benefits, Creating a good workspace environment for employees, Manager/Employee Feedback Management, Employee Education and Development Training, and Expat Relocation, and Expat Management.
You will be responsible for day-to-day HR operations such as Workday administration, payroll coordination, employment contract management, vendor management.
You will help the firm develop a performance assessment and feedback system to help employees continue to grow in their roles and drive performance communication between each employee and their manager.
You will manage the process of recruiting, including campus recruiting of new graduates, globally (via remote work tools such as Zoom as needed).
You will be involved in the development of the employees, covering a broad range of topics, e.g., Performance Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Workforce Planning and Engagement.
While you may also take on responsibilities lying outside of a traditional HR role, the multifaceted nature of this role creates the opportunity to learn additional aspects of a growing business.
Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in an HR Business Partner / Generalist role, preferably in a fast-growing, high-performance, and tech-driven / start-up / scale-up environment.
. Experience working with a global team and unifying a global team
University degree from a reputed institute (preference)
. Experience and willing to recruit a strong team of engineers and leaders at all levels, directly or through a network of recruiters
Knowledge of Indian Labor Law and Compliance
Superior communication skills
Initiates, drives, and delivers HR programs
Strong at building strong relationships and networks
Enjoys a high degree of freedom and responsibility
BestEx Research is an award-winning 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.
BestEx Research's mission is to become the leader in automation and measurement of execution across asset classes globally and significantly reduce transaction costs for our clients.
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.
BestEx Research is disrupting a $100 billion industry by challenging the status quo of stale, black-box solutions from banks and offering next-generation execution algorithms that combine performance improvement with transparency and customization. BestEx Research uses leading-edge technology to support its low-latency, highly scalable research, and trading systems with its back end in C++, research libraries in C++/Python and R, and web-based technologies for delivering its front-end platforms.
Visit for more information about our mission, products, research, and services.
Why work at BestEx Research?
If you want to help investors reduce their trading costs in an incredibly complex market structure and help create and shape an industry-defining product, then this is an excellent opportunity to join an incredibly talented team of 30+. BestEx Research has almost zero turnover, top notch clients, zero bureaucracy, and a flat organizational structure. It is a true meritocracy, set in a collaborative environment, where every employee is working on extraordinarily interesting projects. Our pay scale and benefits are comparable to top-tier firms in our industry, either in the form of cash compensation or a hybrid cash and equity compensation plan. Employees at BestEx Research have exposure to much more variety in the projects they complete and opportunities for growth than in similar roles at other firms.
Location: Bengaluru, India
Our beautiful Bangalore office is conveniently located in Embassy Tech Village, Sarjapur Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore. Amenities include modern workspaces, free parking, recreational games, a fitness center, bike storage, wellness room, and free meals. This position requires working from office most days with some flexibility and will also require some overlap in work hours with US staff.
Who you are
We are looking for someone that is energetic, full of ideas and initiative and simply wants to own and develops the HR function at a growing organization. Strong collaboration, communication and relationship building are key, as well as a high dose of pragmatism and adaptability. Your learning curve will be steep, and the opportunities for developing a thriving HR infrastructure are endless. Therefore, we are looking for someone with a huge drive and high potential.
This is the perfect role for an aspiring HR professional with a variety of experiences that is keen to take the next step in his/her career in a truly global, fast-paced, and ambitious environment. As a growing firm in existence only six years, the person in this role will have a measurable impact on our growth and culture as we move forward. You will be onboard early and therefore can have a real impact on our growth and culture.
What you will do
You will report to the global CEO (who resides in Stamford, CT) and will be the first HR employee in India responsible to recruit and grow the team in India and manage all aspects of HR. You will drive a wide variety of HR programs and topics, including Recruitment, New Employee Onboarding, Compensation & Benefits, Creating a good workspace environment for employees, Manager/Employee Feedback Management, Employee Education and Development Training, and Expat Relocation, and Expat Management.
You will be responsible for day-to-day HR operations such as Workday administration, payroll coordination, employment contract management, vendor management.
You will help the firm develop a performance assessment and feedback system to help employees continue to grow in their roles and drive performance communication between each employee and their manager.
You will manage the process of recruiting, including campus recruiting of new graduates, globally (via remote work tools such as Zoom as needed).
You will be involved in the development of the employees, covering a broad range of topics, e.g., Performance Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Workforce Planning and Engagement.
While you may also take on responsibilities lying outside of a traditional HR role, the multifaceted nature of this role creates the opportunity to learn additional aspects of a growing business.
Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in an HR Business Partner / Generalist role, preferably in a fast-growing, high-performance, and tech-driven / start-up / scale-up environment.
. Experience working with a global team and unifying a global team
University degree from a reputed institute (preference)
. Experience and willing to recruit a strong team of engineers and leaders at all levels, directly or through a network of recruiters
Knowledge of Indian Labor Law and Compliance
Superior communication skills
Initiates, drives, and delivers HR programs
Strong at building strong relationships and networks
Enjoys a high degree of freedom and responsibility
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Human Resources Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
