Welcome to Ancilla Markets
Connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations in global financial markets since 1999. Ancilla Markets specializes in sourcing top-tier professionals for trading firms, asset managers, investment banks, hedge funds, bank desks, exchanges, brokers, and venture capital firms. We work across a wide range of financial instruments, including futures, commodities, equities, fixed income, currencies, and more.
With over two decades of industry expertise, Ancilla Markets has earned the trust of some of the world’s most renowned trading desks on both the buy-side and sell-side. Our tailored approach ensures we meet the unique needs of our clients and candidates in the dynamic global financial markets. Whether you are seeking exceptional talent or aiming to advance your career, Ancilla Markets is your trusted partner in global financial markets. Let us help shape your future success.
Industry Coverage:
We specialize in high-touch talent acquisition and consultancy across the financial markets, covering:
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Hedge Funds & Asset Management – Portfolio managers, research analysts, quantitative developers, and systematic trading teams.
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Investment & Commercial Banking – Trading desks, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.
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Capital Markets & Trading Firms – High-frequency trading (HFT), proprietary trading, and market-making firms.
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FinTech & Market Infrastructure – Cutting-edge technology solutions supporting electronic trading, payments, blockchain, and algorithmic execution.
Key Talent Segments:
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Traders
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Proprietary traders, systematic traders, execution traders, derivatives traders, and high-frequency traders (HFT).
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Specialists in equities, fixed income, commodities, FX, and crypto markets.
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Quants
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Quantitative researchers, quantitative developers (C++, Python, R, Julia), and data scientists.
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Algorithmic trading specialists, machine learning engineers, and financial modelers.
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FinTech & Market Technologists
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Engineers & Developers – Software engineers, full-stack developers, and quant developers building trading platforms and APIs.
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Infrastructure & FPGA Specialists – Low-latency networking, FPGA engineers, hardware acceleration, and colocation strategies.
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Blockchain & Digital Asset Tech – Crypto exchange developers, smart contract engineers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) experts.
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RegTech & Compliance Tech – AI-driven risk management and compliance automation solutions.
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Executive & C-Level Leadership
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Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Operating Officers (COOs).
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Leadership for hedge funds, banks, trading firms, and FinTech enterprises driving digital transformation and business strategy.
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Trading Operations & Support Staff
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Front Office – Sales & trading, client relationship managers, execution support, and research analysts.
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Middle & Back Office – Risk management, trade settlement, clearing operations, compliance, and financial reporting.
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Infrastructure & Security – IT support, cybersecurity for financial markets, and operational resilience teams.
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We build strong, lasting relationships with top talent by staying engaged throughout their careers. Our focus is on aligning candidates’ career goals and aspirations with the needs of prospective employers. Whether on a retained, contract, or exclusive contingent basis, we approach each assignment with precision and purpose.
Our services extend beyond recruitment—we provide expert consultation to clients on hiring strategies, growth planning, and industry trends. For candidates, we offer tailored Career Search support and personalized Career Coaching to help them achieve their professional objectives.
