Ben Beardslee
About Ben Beardslee
Ben Beardslee serves as the Business Development Director at GSA Capital in New York, where he focuses on quantitative investment strategies and systematic trading. He has over 18 years of experience in business development and market research, having previously worked at Lipenwald Inc and The Hagan-Ricci Group.
Current Role at GSA Capital
Ben Beardslee serves as the Business Development Director at GSA Capital, a position he has held since 2020. Based in New York, New York, he focuses on business development for quantitative investment strategies. His role involves delivering superior risk-adjusted performance by identifying and exploiting market inefficiencies through quantitative techniques. Beardslee's expertise contributes to the firm's strategic initiatives in systematic trading across various financial markets.
Previous Experience at The Hagan-Ricci Group
Prior to his current role, Ben Beardslee worked at The Hagan-Ricci Group (HRG) for 14 years, from 2006 to 2020. In his capacity as an Automated Trading Recruiter, he focused on recruiting talent for systematic trading roles. His experience at HRG provided him with a deep understanding of the trading landscape, particularly in liquid equity, futures, and foreign exchange markets.
Early Career at Lipenwald Inc
Ben Beardslee began his professional career at Lipenwald Inc, where he worked as a Marketing & Advertising Research professional from 2005 to 2006. This role allowed him to gain foundational experience in market analysis and research methodologies, which have been beneficial in his subsequent positions in business development and trading.
Educational Background at Ithaca College
Ben Beardslee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His education provided him with a solid foundation in the principles of business and finance, which he has applied throughout his career in the financial services industry.