Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Business Management (APAC) team, the successful candidate will be:
- Partnering with trading teams to address business requirements, identifying market constraints, and implementing solutions that scale APAC operations
- Developing deep expertise in Japanese market structure, exchanges, liquidity, broker dynamics, and regulatory developments to serve as the regional subject matter expert over time
- Assisting in building and managing relationships with exchanges, brokers, banks, and prime brokers across APAC, particularly in Japan
- Assisting in end-to-end strategic initiatives by coordinating across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Technology teams
- Performing quantitative and commercial analysis to evaluate new products, trading infrastructure, venues, and market access opportunities
- Developing analytical frameworks, recommendations, and presentation materials for executive leadership
- Refining and scaling internal Business Management processes, reporting, and analytics as APAC operations expand
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or higher with a strong academic background
- At least 3 years of relevant financial markets experience, such as proprietary trading, investment banking, brokerage, exchanges, or market infrastructure
- Strong understanding of Japanese market structure and the broader electronic trading ecosystem, including market access, clearing, and market data
- A proven track record of independently owning cross-functional projects and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial judgment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Collaborative, low-ego mindset suited for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Fluency in Japanese strongly preferred for local exchange and broker engagement
- Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus
Benefits
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
- In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
- Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.