Full-Time

Positions

Updated on 12/6/2024

Beacon Platform

Beacon Platform

51-200 employees

Integrated platform for trading and risk management

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

Entry, Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Sales & Trading
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Unlimited PTO - All employees take at least 20 days off a year.
  • 10 paid company holidays
  • 401k match
  • Charitable donation match
  • Access to Udemy - An online learning and teaching marketplace with over 185,000 courses.
Responsibilities
  • Help get us to the next level by being creative and innovative.

Beacon Platform provides an integrated platform for trading and risk management tailored for the capital markets sector. Clients, including financial institutions and trading firms, can manage risk across various asset classes from a single interface using a subscription-based software-as-a-service model. The platform features tools for integrating existing systems, building trading applications, and customizing analytics, all aimed at optimizing trades through data-driven decision-making. Additionally, Beacon offers consulting services to help clients develop strategies and seize new opportunities.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$93.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beacon.io's recent $56M Series C funding round indicates strong investor confidence and potential for growth.
  • The partnership with Trayport enhances Beacon's capabilities in the energy trading market, opening new revenue streams.
  • Recognition as the top Quant Management Framework by Chartis QuantTech50 highlights Beacon's industry leadership and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The capital markets sector is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Frequent changes in executive leadership, such as the new President and European Head of Sales, could lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Beacon Platform unique

  • Beacon.io offers a unified platform for trading and risk management, unlike competitors who often provide fragmented solutions.
  • Their SaaS model ensures scalable and controlled environments, providing a competitive edge over traditional on-premise systems.
  • Beacon.io's strong focus on data-driven decision making and customizable analytics sets it apart in the capital markets sector.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid time-off

401(k) match

Employee Referral Bonus

Volunteer Time-off Program

Wellness and wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events and parties

Commuter benefits