Business Development Analyst

Job Description

Hudson River Trading is seeking a Business Development Analyst to join their Singapore office. This role is pivotal in supporting HRT's Asia equities and derivatives business and furthering the development of HRT's Asia platform.He/she will be exposed to automated trading across various asset classes and regions. The ideal candidate should possess strong learning capabilities and a deep interest in trading and technology. The candidate will collaborate with exchanges, broker-dealers, clearing firms, and technology service providers, and will support HRT's daily operations alongside internal teams in Technology, Systems, Algo, Clearing, Post-trade, and Compliance.Responsibilities include:

• Supporting HRT’s Business Development team with analysis, research, and day-to-day activities
• Deploying trading strategies across Asia markets by liaising with exchanges, brokers, and clearing firms
• Assisting with technology releases, new initiatives, and troubleshooting
• Working with technical teams to automate processes when required
• Ensuring accuracy of external data, communicate with external data providers when discrepancies are found, and work toward resolutions
• Monitoring post-trade performance and trade bookings throughout the entire trade lifecycle
• Managing and mitigating internal and external risks

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or business administration preferred
• 2+ years of previous work experience at a financial institution
• Experience with Asia equity and/or derivatives trading and market structure
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and desire to see complex projects from conception to completion
• Strong attention to detail
• Keen interest in technology and trading is mandatory
• Ability to work across disciplines and quickly transition from one project to another
• Ability to use either Excel or Python tools to analyze data and answer business questions preferred
• A coding background with experience in automating repetitive tasks via scripts preferred

Role offers:

• Be part of a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of HRT's office.