HR Business Partner, Trading
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for an HR Business Partner with deep experience in proprietary trading firms and an established network within the trading talent this role you will take ownership of the key processes specifically for the Trading division: partnering closely with trading leadership to attract top talent build effective compensation systems and help shape our employer brand in the trading ecosystem.
This is a hands-on high-impact role for someone who knows how to operate in performance-driven environments understands the nuances of trader psychology and can align people strategy with trading floor dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Trading Leadership ensuring that organizational structure and talent strategy directly support revenue and performance goals.
- Own the full people agenda for the Trading division and act as a trusted advisor to trading teams and managers balancing business imperatives with individual motivation and retention.
- Contribute to the hiring strategy for traders researchers and trading technologists leveraging personal trading-industry network and working closely with the internal Talent acquisition team and external recruiters.
- Own and amplify our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) evolving a distinctive employer brand that attracts engages and retains top talent.
- Help implement competitive compensation and incentive frameworks aligning them with market benchmarks and trading performance metrics (profit-sharing deferred comp etc.).
- Analyze HR and performance data to identify patterns risks and opportunities for improving team productivity and engagement.
- Facilitate leadership development and succession planning within trading teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Structure onboarding performance feedback loops and oversee personnel decisions including exits and negotiation processes in close collaboration with leadership.
Qualifications :
- 5 years in HR BP or people leadership roles including 3 years working with or inside trading firms.
- Strong personal network among proprietary trading firms hedge funds or high-frequency trading shops.
- Deep understanding of the trading domain culture and hiring market.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and influence skills.
Nice to have:
- Proven experience designing trading-specific C&B schemes and incentive plans.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Channel Marketing
- ABAP
- Administration Support
- Accident Investigation
- AV
About Company
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms.Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, eq ... View more
