Senior Analyst, Trading Analytics

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Senior Analyst, Trading Analytics position is an exciting opportunity to support the Equity and Fixed Income Global Trading Teams using both in-house and external/third party systems to perform quantitative trade cost analysis. The Senior Analyst, Trading Analytics has the responsibility of analyzing pre-trade cost estimates and post-trade analytics, supporting the development and improvement of the overall transaction cost analysis infrastructure, and of providing information to traders, trading management, and clients regarding T. Rowe Price trades. The position will also support additional market structure initiatives as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Apply quantitative, statistical, and data analysis techniques to provide trading performance reports to internal stakeholders
• Ensure integrity of internal transaction cost measurement systems. Audit data and liaise with technology partners to improve data and processes
• Perform ad-hoc pre-trade and post-trade studies for trading management, traders, portfolio managers and external clients
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the existing Trading Cost Analyst (TCA) framework and its expansion to additional sectors. This effort will include the design and testing of a methodology to calculate trading costs while accounting for different trading protocols, market data availability and data quality
• Liaise with and evaluate third party TCA vendors

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in a mathematical, quantitative, technological or economics discipline; Master's Degree or PhD a plus
• Knowledge of investments, portfolios, and stock or bond trading; progress towards CFA qualification
• Demonstrated programming skills in MATLAB, Python or R

Required:

• Minimum college degree and 2 years of relevant work and/or internship experience
• Ability to analyze a variety of information, to quickly draw relevant conclusions, and to summarize and communicate results effectively
• Passionate about contributing to the growth of a developing and evolving function of the business
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, sound judgment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
• Interest in continuing education and self-improvement
• Working knowledge and aptitude with SQL

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.