Business Operations Analyst - Data

Hudson River Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hudson River Trading is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support the operational backbone of our Data Strategy team. The role oversees data access, vendor workflows, exchange reporting, and billing at scale, collaborating with internal teams and external counterparties.

With 3+ years in market data operations or related areas, you will drive end-to-end workflows, licensing updates, and audit readiness across global venues, while contributing to a culture of ownership and precision at HRT.

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.

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

Skills

Market data ops

Vendor management

Exchange licensing

Financial operations

Procurement operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management systems

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

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.

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