Director of Human Resources
About The Position
DV Trading is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and scale our HR function across a fast-paced proprietary trading environment. This individual will serve as a key business partner to leadership, employee engagement, organizational development, and operational excellence across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in human resources leadership, experience supporting high-performance teams, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. Prior experience within the trading, financial services, fintech, or broader capital markets industry is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or related people operations roles
- Previous HR leadership experience required
- Industry experience within proprietary trading, hedge funds, financial services, fintech, or capital markets strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations
- Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced, or performance-driven organizations
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Experience with HRIS systems, compensation planning, and recruiting processes
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers on organizational design, employee development, performance management, and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Manage compensation and benefits programs, including benchmarking and market competitiveness
- Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making
- Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
- Partners with external vendors and advisors as needed for benefits, immigration, payroll, and compliance matters
- Support international HR initiatives and expansion efforts where applicable
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
- Flexible Vacation policy
- Retirement plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
