Ben Ross

Current

Account Executive - IT Practice at Forrest Solutions
Account Manager IT Practice at Forrest Solutions

Education

Colgate University
Colgate University
Brunswick School

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Ben Ross’s Summary

Executive Recruiter for Trading (Portfolio Management), Quants (Strategy, Development and Execution) and IT application development and infrastructure. I have great interest in the world of Algorithmic Trading, HFT, GRID, GPU, CEP and Dark Pools of Liquidity. I believe that dark books and program trading are the wave of the future and I am looking to meet individuals who share that sentiment. I am interested in connecting with people who are well versed in Agile Development (XP). Currently seeking top tier Software Developers to work with top banks, funds and Financial Software firms using C#, Python, Java, C++.

I also am looking for HF Equities and Fixed Income professionals. Liquid Rates trading exp a huge plus.

I also have some Investment Banking roles, specifically Muni/Public Finance.

Additionally, I am happy to share my network with people as long as they can add value. Don't send me an introduction request. CALL ME first - I am more than happy to speak with you and if I determine that it is beneficial to my network, I am more than happy to make a personal introduction.

Ben Ross’s Specialties:

Java, Spring, Swing, Flex, C#, WPF, WCF, Silverlight, Linux, UNIX, .NET,C++, Python, Jython, Lisp, Algo Trading, OMS, EMS, Quant

Ben Ross’s Experience

Account Executive - IT Practice

Forrest Solutions

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

In addition to my recruitment and Account Management responsibilities, I will now be the Sales Manager for the Information Technology Search Practice of Forrest Solutions.
Account Manager IT Practice

Forrest Solutions

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)

Full desk, full lifecycle executive recruitment for financial services, financial technologies and emerging technologies.

Ben Ross’s Education

Colgate University

1950 — 2007
Colgate University

BA , 1999 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Colgate Thirteen
Brunswick School

HS , 1992 — 1999

Activities and Societies:

Blue Notes Jazz Band