Middle Office Analyst - ETFs

The Middle Office team at Hudson River Trading (HRT) is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of HRT’s post-trade platform, which supports the firm’s trading across multiple asset classes and geographies globally. The Middle Office team is responsible for designing and operating processes that reconcile HRT's trading activities with various brokers and counterparties. This involves collaborating with other teams to research corporate actions, manage commissions programs, and track all trading-related costs incurred by the firm. Being a member of the Middle Office team at HRT means working on a tight-knit, highly productive team. 

The ETF Middle Office Analyst will be responsible for managing the post-trade lifecycle of ETF transactions. This role involves working cross-functionally to ensure efficient settlement processes and maintaining strong relationships with OTC counterparties. The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience in ETFs and be able to contribute to broader Middle Office functions.

Responsibilities

• Position Management: Manage and reconcile positions, ensuring accuracy and timely updates within HRT systems
• Trade Settlement: Oversee the settlement process for ETF trades, working closely with brokers and counterparties to resolve any issues
• Reporting: Generate and distribute regular reports on positions, trades, and settlements to relevant teams and stakeholders
• Workflow Improvement: Collaborate with HRT’s Post-Trade and Accounting teams to identify and implement improvements to current workflows and processes
• Counterparty Management: Handle onboarding and relationship management with OTC counterparties, ensuring compliance with KYC and legal requirements
• Communication: Manage settlement-related emails and ensure timely communication with internal teams and external counterparties

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Extensive experience in ETF post-trade management and settlements
• Strong understanding of settlement processes and financial markets
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Experience managing relationships with OTC counterparties and handling related communications
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and a can-do attitude

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with SQL databases 
• Python scripting
• Familiarity with UNIX operating systems

The estimated base salary range for this position is 120,000 to 160,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, 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.