Business Operations Partner

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Business Operations Partner to join our People Partner (HRBP) team. HRT’s People Partners help maximize team potential through proactive talent development and a commitment to employee engagement. This role will work directly with our technical and engineering teams to support various projects, working closely with employees and leadership, and ensuring our people strategies are data-informed and aligned with departmental and company goals. 

We’re looking for a highly organized and analytical individual who is passionate about the technical side of finance, solving problems, leveraging data for insights, and finding better ways to support our people and teams. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience navigating ambiguity in a high-touch, technically complex environment and be adept at anticipating needs and building trust through the reliability, accuracy, and impact of their work.  

Responsibilities

Program Management and Operational Support

• Work with our People Analytics team to compile, track, and analyze workforce data - including headcount metrics/movements, retention, turnover trends, and engagement survey results.
• Create dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for various team leads.
• Assist with department-level operational processes, including various tax tracking work, project coordination/execution, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and manage logistics for key initiatives, including leadership meetings, offsites, and internal communication strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across partner teams, ensuring streamlined workflows and effective knowledge sharing. 

Talent Support and People Ops Partnership

• Assist in coordinating and executing talent management programs, including onboarding, performance reviews, and development initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for employees and managers to address day-to-day People-related inquiries and challenges.
• Support People Ops partnership activities such as workforce planning, team engagement, and various business initiatives.
• Research best practices in talent development and provide data-driven, tailored recommendations to enhance and refine our programs and processes.
• Serve as a Program Manager for quarterly performance reviews, including managing the process and updating review templates. Create and execute training and documentation as needed. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Organizational Development, Business, Finance, Psychology, Human Resources, etc.).
• 6+ years of experience in talent development, business operations, and/or program management, preferably in a finance or fintech organization.
• Ability to write Google Apps Scripts or learn to in order to better automate our processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to different audiences and stakeholders.
• Independent self-starter with a flexible and innovative approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
• Experience in cross-team project management and collaboration.

Annual base salary range of $145,000 to $185,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.