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, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both HFT and MFT approaches.
We’ve got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology. Our employees are located all around the world, from the United States to Hong Kong. Although we maintain office spaces, we currently operate as a 100% remote organization.
We are looking for a HR Director with deep experience in proprietary trading firms and an established network within the trading talent market. In this role, you will take ownership of the People function 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
- Act as the HR business partner to the Trading leadership team.
- Drive hiring strategy for traders, researchers, and trading technologists using your personal network and industry expertise.
- Design and implement a robust C&B structure tailored for trading roles (profit-sharing, deferred comp, etc.).
- Build and execute our HR brand strategy to position the firm as a top destination for trading talent.
- Structure onboarding, performance feedback loops, and incentive alignment for front-office roles.
- Create frameworks for career progression, retention, and internal mobility within trading teams.
- Oversee personnel decisions, including exits and negotiation processes, in close collaboration with leadership.
- Monitor organizational health within the trading department and propose strategic adjustments as we scale.
- 8+ years in HR 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.
- Proven experience designing trading-specific C&B schemes and incentive plans.
- Deep understanding of the trading domain, culture, and hiring market.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
What We Do
In today's complex financial markets, effective strategies are essential for success. At BHFT, we excel in creating these strategies, distinguishing ourselves in the automated trading platform arena with our unique approach.
Our advanced fintech solutions are the product of extensive research and development by a team with more than 25 years of trading experience. With the help of 100+ professionals engaged we succeed in balancing high alpha and low-risk arbitrage.
We emphasize the importance of a holistic approach in achieving undeniable results in trading, integrating it into every aspect from business structure to hardware. This comprehensive strategy enables us to adeptly handle any market condition.
Beyond automated trading strategies, we focus on in-depth research into market microstructure and liquidity dynamics, quickly incorporating these insights into our trading logic. Our industry-standard backtesting infrastructure provides eliminating errors. Hence, combined with our bespoke high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies, our trading platform offers unmatched flexibility, speed, and performance.
