Belvedere Trading, LLC · 4 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Quantitative Trading
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expBelvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support their Trading department. The HRBP will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives and providing hands-on HR support for various functions including performance management and employee relations.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic advisor to Trading leadership, translating business strategy and departmental goals into people strategies across hiring, engagement, development, performance, and retention
Shape organizational design and workforce plans by assessing structure, roles, and staffing needs to support growth and long-term business objectives
Drive alignment with Talent Acquisition by setting priorities around headcount planning, hiring timelines, and role requirements based on evolving business needs
Own the onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition from offer through full integration, including compliance, systems access, trading desk readiness, and cultural immersion
Hold managers accountable for early talent success, ensuring 30-, 60-, and 90-day milestones are met, development plans are established quickly, and new hires are supported through ramp-up
Define and advance learning priorities for Trading, working with Training & Education to deliver training aligned with performance expectations, risk awareness, compliance, and communication standards
Set and reinforce performance expectations by guiding managers through goal setting, performance reviews, feedback cycles, and development planning
Identify and develop key talent, building career paths, targeted development plans, and retention strategies for key contributors
Advise leadership on compensation and rewards, including bonus structures, incentives, and performance-based pay, to ensure alignment with firm goals and market competitiveness
Serve as the go-to people leader for the teams, proactively addressing concerns, navigating sensitive issues, managing escalations, and protecting a high-integrity, high-performance culture
Champion accountability and continuous improvement, reinforcing expectations around collaboration, compliance, ownership, and execution
Lead people-side change management initiatives, supporting growth, team evolution, restructuring, and new product launches
Leverage people data and insights to spot trends, surface risks, and inform leadership decisions related to turnover, performance, engagement, and workforce planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
5+ years of strategic HR Partner role experience
Strong business acumen: ability to understand trading/investment business dynamics, financial incentives, performance pressure, and cultural sensitivities
Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills; ability to build trust and credibility with senior leadership and team members
Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and employee-relations skills
Solid knowledge of employment law, compliance, compensation practices, and HR best practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage sensitive/confidential matters, and adapt to changing priorities
Analytical mindset, with ability to use HR data and metrics to drive decision-making and provide insight to leadership
Integrity, discretion, professionalism, and deep respect for confidentiality
Preferred
Master's or HR certification a plus
Proven background in financial services, trading, investment firms, or other high-performance/regulated environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Variety of benefits
Company
Belvedere Trading, LLC
Belvedere Trading is a financial services company specializing in equity index and commodity derivative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hutchinson
President, CEO, and Head Coach
Yezdaan Baber
CEO
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