Trading Analyst - Minneapolis based

About the role

As a Trading Analyst, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will partner closely with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of global trading analytics.

How you'll spend your time

• Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
• Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver analysis that provides actionable insights for traders and portfolio managers.
• Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
• Provide market-related insights that help identify opportunities across the investment process.
• Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.

To be successful in this role you will have

• 2-5 years direct relevant experience.
• A comfort level developing advanced quantitative tools.
• BA or BS that demonstrates intellectual ability and rigor.
• Strong programming background, with literacy in Python (or related languages).
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in their career.
• Strong organizational skills coupled with an ability to take initiative.
• The ability to integrate and function effectively on a team that places clients first and is dedicated to sustaining excellence.
• An ability to focus and pay attention to detail in a long term sustainable manner.
• The ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.

It would be great if you also had

• BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences or finance.
• Experience with AWS (s3, Athena, ssm, awswarngler)

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Pay and benefits

The estimated base salary for this role is $100,00 - $135,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

• Full-Time/Part-Time
• Full time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Exempt
• Job Family Group
• Investment Management
• Line of Business
• AMINV US Asset Management

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.