Business Operations Analyst - Data

Hudson River Trading
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with experience in market data operations and vendor management who can coordinate cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in market data operations and vendor coordination experience
    — “At least 3 years of experience in market data operations, data vendor management, exchange licensing, financial operations, procurement operations, or a related role”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization
    — “Experience collaborating with legal, finance, compliance, engineering, data, and business teams”
  • Professionals familiar with global exchange licensing and vendor ecosystems
    — “Familiarity with inventory management systems, regional licensing requirements, exchange workflows, or vendor ecosystems is a strong plus”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows with precision
    — “the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows”
  • No AI tool use is allowed during interviews or assessments, requiring authenticity in responses
    — “Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing vendor onboarding and audit coordination
    — “Coordinate vendor onboarding, internal requests, and stakeholder updates”
  • Demonstrate expertise in exchange reporting and licensing updates
    — “Support exchange reporting, monitor licensing updates, and coordinate audit preparation across global venues”
  • Showcase ability to maintain process documentation and systems for recurring workflows
    — “Maintain systems, trackers, and process documentation for recurring workflows”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • efficient data operations workflows
  • accurate and timely processes
  • smooth vendor coordination
Typical background
3+ years of experience in market data operationsdegree in finance or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Data OperationsContract ManagementExchange ReportingVendor Coordination

Preferred

Market Data OperationsExchange Workflows

Stack & domain

Market Data OperationsVendor ManagementExchange LicensingFinancial OperationsProcurement OperationsAttention To DetailOwnershipCollaborationCommunicationFinanceOperations

About the role

Original posting from Hudson River Trading

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to help manage the operational backbone of our Data Strategy team.

This role supports the workflows that keep data access, vendor processes, exchange reporting, and billing running smoothly at scale. You will work across internal teams and external counterparties to keep processes accurate, timely, and well-controlled.

We are especially interested in candidates who have or can develop deep expertise in market data operations, vendor workflows, and regional or venue-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

Own and improve core data operations workflows across contracts, exchange reporting, billing, audits, and vendor coordination

Manage contract routing, renewals, documentation, and related legal or compliance workflows

Support exchange reporting, monitor licensing updates, and coordinate audit preparation across global venues

Review invoices, purchase orders, allocations, and vendor billing with Finance

Coordinate vendor onboarding, internal requests, and stakeholder updates

Maintain systems, trackers, and process documentation for recurring workflows

Qualifications 

At least 3 years of experience in market data operations, data vendor management, exchange licensing, financial operations, procurement operations, or a related role

Strong understanding of operational workflows across data vendors, exchanges, contracts, billing, and  reporting

High attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows

Experience collaborating with legal, finance, compliance, engineering, data, and business teams

Familiarity with inventory management systems, regional licensing requirements, exchange workflows, or vendor ecosystems is a strong plus

The estimated base salary range for this position is 120,000 to 160,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used by an applicant during an interview or an assessment, we reserve the right to immediately end the interview or assessment, disqualify the applicant’s candidacy and/or rescind any job offers extended.

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Source: Hudson River Trading careers

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