Hudson River Trading is hiring a Business Development Analyst in our New York City office. This role will support HRT's Americas futures, treasuries, and global FX businesses. The ideal candidate will apply their subject matter expertise in these asset classes to help guide the continued development of HRT's trading platform.
This role is suited for an enthusiastic learner with a keen interest in trading, technology, and making an immediate and tangible impact. The role provides exposure to a wide variety of trading venues across multiple asset classes, and involves working alongside Trading Technology, Systems, Algo, Clearing, PostTrade and Compliance teams.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with third parties (futures exchanges, ECNs, ATSs, clearing firms, and brokers) to assist with technology releases, new initiatives, and troubleshooting
- Suggest internal and external improvements supported by data analysis and work with internal development teams to automate processes
- Develop relationships with trading counterparties to grow existing businesses and develop new trading opportunities
- Act as a point of escalation for operational concerns including risk limits, system outages, and post-trade processing issues
Qualifications
- Degree in computer science, math, physics, or related field
- Understanding of futures, US treasuries, and/or FX markets
- 3+ years of previous work experience; experience at a trading firm preferred
- Strong ability to use Python and Unix tools to analyze data and answer business questions
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong work ethic and desire to see complex projects from concept to completion
- Thorough attention to detail
Annual base salary range of $125,000 to $225,000. 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.
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Hudson River Trading 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.
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