Strategic Finance Lead

Company: Hudson River Trading
Location: New York
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

The Financial Strategy 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 financial technology, capital markets, financial analysis, and strategy to join as a senior member of our team. We work closely with other teams at HRT to analyze business opportunities, improve processes, and interact with external parties.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis:

• Contribute to analysis for presentations delivered to 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 managementStrategic 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 audiencesCorporate Development & Special Projects:
    • Assist in review of potential new investments, including research into new markets and industry trends, financial modeling, returns analysis, and company valuation
    • Perform external market research and develop sector expertise to assist in identifying and sourcing new deals for potential investment
    • Ad-hoc projects for senior managementCapital Markets:
      • Assist in the development of firm debt capital markets strategy; including ratings management, investor relations, and deal execution
      • Contribute to firmwide capital management analysisQualifications
        • 5-10 years of experience in strategic finance or a similar role at a trading firm,exchange, Investment Bank Sales & Trading division or a capital markets tech-focused financial company is required.
        • Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience a plus
        • 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
        • Familiarity with computer programming (Python, SQL a plus)Annual base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000. 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.
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