Execution Quality Specialist, Client Market Making

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Best Execution (Best Ex) program: Conduct detailed analysis of execution quality metrics and manage associated order handling and routing practices for HRT's US Equities Wholesale business
• Lead the quarterly Best Execution review cycle end-to-end:
• Prepare committee materials
• Identify statistical outliers across execution quality metrics
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into root causes
• Drive remediation of findings
• Conduct quantitative analysis of client trading activity, execution outcomes, and venue performance to support platform development initiatives
• Support regulatory and analytical reporting workflows, including Rule 605 and 606 reporting and data reconciliation processes
• Develop scalable analytical tooling and reporting infrastructure using Python, SQL, and large-scale query systems

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative or market structure-related role within financial services, or experience working with broker-dealers or retail routing firms
• Experience supporting Best Execution, execution analytics, market structure, or trading-related initiatives within US Equities markets
• FINRA Series 7, 57, SIE, or willingness to obtain through HRT
• Proficient with Python, Unix, and using AI tools to build software, develop analyses, and automate workflows
• Excellent cross-functional written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities
• Strong work ethic and a desire to see complex projects through from concept to completion
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Keen interest in technology and trading is mandatory
• 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.

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Additional Information

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Execution Quality Specialist to join our Client Market Making team in New York City. This is a unique opportunity for a quantitative, technically-minded professional to drive analytical initiatives focused on execution quality, market structure, and platform performance in US Equities markets. In this role, you will work closely with HRT's Trading, Engineering, Compliance, and Legal teams to analyze execution outcomes, support strategic initiatives, and enhance the firm's Wholesale platform through data-driven decision-making.

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