Business Development Manager

Job Description We are looking for a Business Development Manager to serve as our on-ground anchor in the United States, leading infrastructure partnerships, exchange relationships, and operational build-out across key trading hubs, including supporting the establishment of our initial Manhattan presence through location evaluation, vendor coordination, and seamless operational readiness. This is a high-impact, build-from-scratch mandate — not a maintenance role. The individual will work closely with our India, Dubai and Singapore based quant and trading teams while establishing strong local ownership across infrastructure, exchange connectivity, and vendor ecosystems in the US. Core Mandate Exchange & Vendor Relationship Management Build and maintain strong working relationships with exchanges and relevant stakeholders. Engage proactively with exchange relationship managers to optimize connectivity, market access, and commercial structures. Develop and manage relationships with colocation providers, hardware vendors, and network partners Act as the bridge between our internal technology teams and external exchanges and vendors, ensuring that all technical requirements are clearly defined, aligned, and executed accurately. Infrastructure & Colocation Strategy Lead end-to-end evaluation of colocation strategy across US exchanges. Assess and recommend infrastructure architectures that improve performance while optimizing cost. Explore alternatives to traditional fiber and microwave setups. Evaluate hybrid connectivity models that create measurable latency and cost advantages. Partner with internal quant and tech teams to align infrastructure design with trading strategy needs. What We’re Looking For 5–10 years of relevant experience in business development, exchange relations, or infrastructure-focused roles within proprietary trading, HFT, or institutional trading environments. Working knowledge of colocation environments. Familiarity with exchange connectivity, hardware procurement cycles, and network optimization strategies. Ability to independently drive initiatives in an unstructured, greenfield setup. High ownership mindset with comfort operating without legacy processes. Why This Role Is Different This is a build phase mandate, not a steady-state role. Direct influence over how NK Securities structures its US trading infrastructure. Opportunity to shape exchange relationships and commercial frameworks from day one. Meaningful strategic exposure until the US leadership structure is fully established. Required Skills ['Business Development', 'Exchange', 'CME', 'CBOE', 'New Jersey Exchange'] Additional Information Need candidates from New York location who have experience in building multiple excahnges Only HFT domains with good stability Key Markets & Ecosystem Coverage The role will focus on deep engagement across CME, CBOE and the New Jersey exchange corridor. Strong familiarity with the major colo setups, including New Jersey colocation ecosystem and exchange infrastructure landscape is essential.