Execution Quality Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Best Execution (Best Ex) program and manage order handling and routing practices
• Lead the end-to-end quarterly Best Execution review cycle, including preparing committee materials and investigating root causes
• Conduct quantitative analysis of client trading activity, execution outcomes, and venue performance
• Support regulatory and analytical reporting workflows, including Rule 605 and 606 reporting
• Develop scalable analytical tooling and reporting infrastructure using Python and SQL

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative or market structure-related role within financial services
• Experience with Best Execution, execution analytics, or market structure in US Equities markets
• FINRA Series 7, 57, SIE, or willingness to obtain
• Proficiency with Python, Unix, and AI tools for software and analysis automation
• Strong cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills

About the Company

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products, utilizing one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development in algorithmic trading.