The Corporate Finance Team at Hudson River Trading (HRT) is responsible for strategic finance initiatives, FP&A, capital management and corporate development. We’re looking for someone with an interest in capital markets, financial analysis, financial technology, and strategy to join our team. We work closely with other teams at HRT to analyze business opportunities, improve processes, and interact with external parties.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Contribute to analysis for presentations delivered to senior management
- Create and maintain ad hoc and recurring reporting for senior management
- Contribute to capital modeling for regular forecast updates and strategic initiatives
- Assist in analyzing monthly/quarterly results, including monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management
Strategic Finance Initiatives:
- Develop solutions to key strategic and operational issues
- Contribute to and build analytical frameworks and conduct complex business analysis
- Structure work plans and project scope to optimize impact on high priority issues
- Present recommendations and lead discussions with all levels of management
- Synthesize inputs, identify critical insights, and develop compelling recommendations for both internal and external audiences
Capital Markets:
- Assist in the development of firm debt capital markets strategy; including ratings management, investor relations, and deal execution
- Contribute to firmwide capital management analysis
Special Projects:
- Perform external market research and develop sector expertise to assist in identifying and sourcing new deals for potential investment
- Ad-hoc projects for senior management
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of work experience at a top tier consulting firm or a similar corporate strategy role within a trading firm or tech-focused financial company
- Exceptional communication skills
- A high level of complex, conceptual problem-solving ability
- Strong analytical/quantitative and technical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Knowledge of financial services and capital markets a plus
- BA/BS in finance or a related field
- Computer programming (Python, SQL) strongly preferred
The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
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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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
At HRT we are mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, physicists and engineers. We believe that by cultivating an environment that encourages idea sharing and collaboration, we develop our best strategies. We boast a flat management structure as all our people are motivated by being at the forefront of the automated trading world.
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