Director of Human Resources

DV Trading

$200K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Human Resources or people operations roles
  • Previous HR leadership experience is essential
  • Experience in proprietary trading or financial services preferred
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
  • Ability to influence and build relationships across all organization levels
  • Solid skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving
  • Experience with HRIS systems and recruiting processes
  • Bachelor's degree; HR certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Guide managers in organizational design and performance management
  • Manage compensation and benefits programs
  • Develop HR metrics for strategic decision-making
  • Assist with workforce and succession planning
  • Support international HR initiatives as needed
  • Define company policies and foster employee engagement
  • Oversee onboarding processes for new hires
  • Create hiring strategies to attract top talent

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with employer match
Full Job Description
Overview:

DV Trading is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and scale our HR function across a fast-paced proprietary trading environment. This individual will serve as a key business partner to leadership, employee engagement, organizational development, and operational excellence across the firm.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in human resources leadership, experience supporting high-performance teams, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. Prior experience within the trading, financial services, fintech, or broader capital markets industry is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide guidance and coaching to managers on organizational design, employee development, performance management, and conflict resolution
  • Manage compensation and benefits programs, including benchmarking and market competitiveness
  • Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making
  • Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
  • Support international HR initiatives and expansion efforts where applicable
  • Defines company policies, employee engagement, and company culture
  • Manages the budget for the HR department
  • Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis
  • Oversees onboarding and integration for new employees
  • Develop hiring strategies to attract top talent

Requirements:
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or related people operations roles
  • Previous HR leadership experience required
  • Industry experience within proprietary trading, hedge funds, financial services, fintech, or capital markets strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations
  • Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced, or performance-driven organizations
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Experience with HRIS systems, compensation planning, and recruiting processes
  • Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus

Benefits:
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with employer match

The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$200,000-$225,000 USD

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