Hudson River Trading · 1 week ago
Options Compliance Officer
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
8+ years expHudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a talented Options Compliance Officer to join our Americas Compliance team in New York City. The role involves providing primary compliance support for all aspects of HRT’s U.S.-listed options and futures businesses, requiring deep expertise in trading regulations and market structure.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for our algo, trading, business development, and technology teams regarding all U.S.-listed options and futures-related compliance matters
Provide clear, timely, and practical guidance regarding the application of regulatory requirements (e.g., market making, trading, regulatory reporting, net capital) to the firm’s businesses engaged in market making and proprietary trading of U.S.-listed options and futures
Review and approve new business initiatives, products, and markets to ensure full compliance before launch
Assist in the design and review of surveillance reports
Develop, maintain, and update Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) and internal compliance policies, ensuring they accurately reflect regulatory requirements and business practices
Develop and conduct relevant and appropriate compliance trainings
Assist in periodic compliance risk assessments and reviews
Investigate and prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
Build and maintain credible working relationships with regulators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
8-10 years of progressive compliance experience at a major U.S. options market making firm
Extensive knowledge of U.S. options and futures market structure, and deep understanding of the regulatory requirements governing U.S. options market making and options and futures proprietary trading
Strong knowledge in regulatory reporting requirements, including Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) and Futures Audit Trail
Strong familiarity with algorithmic and high-touch trading systems
Credible relationships with U.S. options regulatory staff
Exceptional cross-functional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory concepts clearly and concisely to traders, developers, and senior management
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
Preferred
J.D. or relevant advanced degree a plus
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or advanced Excel) a strong plus
Benefits
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Company
Hudson River Trading
Hudson River Trading opertes as a multi-asset class quantitative trading firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Olson
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Diveglia
Employee Relations Partner
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