Middle Office Analyst
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to join our team in Singapore. The Middle Office team at HRT is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s post-trade platform. We design and operate the systems and processes that reconcile the firm’s global, multi asset-class trading with our various brokers and counterparties, and we collaborate with multiple teams to research corporate actions, maintain commissions programs, and track all costs incurred by HRT’s trading.
Being a member of the Middle Office team at HRT means working on a tight-knit, highly productive team. Due to the high volume of trades we process and the complexity of our systems, we rely heavily on automation and seek candidates who demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about technology, wants to work on a variety of operational projects using whatever tools best solve the problem at hand, and has excellent cross-functional communications skills, along with a can-do attitude.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with external counterparties to monitor and resolve daily position, trade, and cash discrepancies, supporting effective book management
- Work closely with multiple internal stakeholders to identify and implement improvements to current workflows
- Document complex processes to develop middle office guidelines
- Onboard new trading into existing technology and platforms
- Reconcile daily position, cash, and PnL breaks in coordination with both internal and external parties
- Research & process applicable corporate actions
- Maintain and update the commission structures across all markets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related technical discipline
- 2-10 years of relevant industry experience is preferred
- Experience with Python and UNIX operating systems (we use Linux)
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Experience in the maintenance, planning, or construction of Order Management System (OMS)/ Portfolio Management System (PMS)/ Execution Management System (EMS) is preferred
- Understanding of corporate actions and exposure to the complex commission schedule of various markets
- Familiarity with AI prompting preferred
- Ability to debug, analyze, and troubleshoot problems quickly under pressure
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.
Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.