People Partner

Keyrock; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a People Partner to drive organizational effectiveness in a dynamic digital assets trading environment. This role involves providing strategic HR guidance, enhancing productivity through effective human capital management, and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, particularly in financial services, and a strong grasp of compensation structures and regulatory compliance. Join a forward-thinking company that values autonomy, flexibility, and a collaborative culture, while being part of a pioneering team shaping the future of digital assets.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Competitive salary package

Autonomy in time management

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a Business Partner role.
• Experience in financial services or trading environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures in trading.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to trading and technology teams.
• Develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage employee relations and facilitate resolution of complex matters.

Skills

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven insights

Business acumen

Compensation structures

Regulatory compliance

Technology and AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

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About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We’re pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

As a People Partner at Keyrock, you will provide strategic partnership and guidance to business leaders while acting as a bridge between the HR team and business units. Your role is crucial in maximising productivity, engagement, and output through effective human capital management in our fast-paced digital assets algorithmic trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive People guidance and support to assigned business areas, with particular focus on trading and technology teams
2. Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business objectives
3. Drive organisational effectiveness through workforce planning, succession management, and performance optimisation
4. Manage employee relations and facilitate resolution of complex personnel matters
5. Collaborate with other People sub-teams (HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Program Management) on day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
6. Develop and implement People policies and processes that support our trading operations and regulatory compliance requirements
7. Provide data-driven insights and metrics to support business decision-making

Background And Experiences

1. 7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a Business Partner role
2. Experience supporting high-performance teams in financial services, trading, or financial technology sectors
3. Strong understanding of compensation structures and practices in trading and financial infrastructure environments
4. Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services
5. Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics tools
6. Excellence in stakeholder management and communication across diverse, global teams
7. Strong business acumen and understanding of trading/quantitative talent management
8. Experience managing People programs in hybrid/remote work environments
9. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
10. Track record of effectively utilising technology and AI tools for work and productivity is a strong plus
11. Strong track record of navigating either EU, UK or Switzerland labour regulations and practices will be considered a significant advantage.

Being based between GMT -1 to GMT +3 is a requirement.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

• A competitive salary package
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business, Management, and Business Development