Head of IT

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Head of IT to lead the Information Technology team. You will manage a diverse team of IT operations and engineering professionals, and collaborate with various departments to align technology solutions with business goals. This position requires a strategic leader who excels in both people management and hands-on technical work to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to develop and implement comprehensive IT strategy and systems across the firm
• Lead and develop managers, across various teams within IT operations and engineering
• Prioritize projects and initiatives based on their necessity and impact, aligning with team and firm-wide goals
• Identify and prioritize technical debt by triaging new and existing projects
• Collaborate on technical architecture and design decisions across various disciplines and teams within the firm
• Ensure IT operations are thoroughly documented and tracked to enable data-driven decision-making
• Maintain pristine support to provide our end users with an exceptional digital experience
• Develop and implement scalable infrastructure and automation solutions to ensure seamless growth and optimal efficiency across the firm
• Maintain security and compliance as fundamental priorities in all IT initiatives and projects
• Administer systems, write code, and move equipment as needed – no task is too small 

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading global technology teams in high-growth tech-centric companies
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Well-versed in project management, service management, and agile methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of modern cloud computing, IaaS/IaC, and SaaS platforms
• Extensive knowledge of endpoint management and security for macOS, Windows, and Linux
• Substantial knowledge of various APIs, methods, and systems integrations
• Substantial knowledge of developer workflows, including  code repositories, revision control, CI/CD pipelines, and the SDLC

Annual base salary range of $200,000 to $300,000. 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.

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.