BHFT is hiring an HR Director (HRD) to lead the People function within our Trading division. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will partner directly with trading leadership to attract top talent, design compensation systems, and shape our employer brand within the trading ecosystem.

What You'll Do

Act as the HR business partner to the Trading leadership team.
Drive hiring strategy for traders, researchers, and trading technologists using your personal network and industry expertise.
Design and implement a robust compensation & benefits structure tailored for trading roles, including profit-sharing and deferred compensation.
Build and execute our HR brand strategy to position the firm as a top destination for trading talent.
Structure onboarding, performance feedback loops, and incentive alignment for front-office roles.
Create frameworks for career progression, retention, and internal mobility within trading teams.
Oversee personnel decisions, including exits and negotiation processes, in close collaboration with leadership.
Monitor organizational health within the trading department and propose strategic adjustments as we scale.

What We're Looking For

8+ years in HR or people leadership roles.
3+ years working with or inside trading firms.
Strong personal network among proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, or high-frequency trading shops.
Proven experience designing trading-specific compensation & benefits schemes and incentive plans.
Deep understanding of the trading domain, culture, and hiring market.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence skills.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Trading division, partnering closely with trading leadership and reporting to the Trading leadership team. The team consists of 200+ professionals globally.