Middle Office Business Analyst / Business Development Manager

About Presto Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. What is the role? We are seeking a proactive professional to join our Middle Office team to engage actively with brokers, identify new trading avenues, and provide strategic feedback to our trading teams. This is a newly created role intended to strengthen the firm’s ability to proactively source, evaluate, and execute business opportunities that support quantitative trading strategies, particularly in Chinese and broader Asian markets. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in brokerage and market structure who wants to move to the buy-side. You will play an offensive role, moving beyond traditional support to actively shape our trading setup, specifically focusing on navigating the complexities of the Chinese onshore/offshore markets and broader Asian equities. The role sits at the intersection of trading, operations, risk, compliance, and external counterparties. You will work closely with traders, engineers, and senior management to design efficient trading setups, engage brokers and service providers, navigate regulatory and market structure constraints, and provide data-driven recommendations that directly impact capital allocation and trading efficiency. This position is well-suited for a commercially minded professional with strong market knowledge, practical experience with Chinese onshore and offshore setups, and sufficient quantitative understanding to engage credibly with systematic trading teams.