Director of Human Resources at DV Trading LLC

<p data-renderer-start-pos="1" data-local-id="5d6d5c6caa36"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">About Us</strong>:</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1" data-local-id="5d6d5c6caa36">Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the&nbsp;<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">DV</span></span></span> Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="641" data-local-id="3db7b8c101de"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Overview:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="706" data-local-id="6d17a07f558d"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide guidance and coaching to managers on organizational design, employee development, performance management, and conflict resolution</li> <li>Manage compensation and benefits programs, including benchmarking and market competitiveness</li> <li>Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making</li> <li>Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives</li> <li>Support international HR initiatives and expansion efforts where applicable</li> <li>Defines company policies, employee engagement, and company culture</li> <li>Manages the budget for the HR department</li> <li>Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis</li> <li>Oversees onboarding and integration for new employees</li> <li>Develop hiring strategies to attract top talent</li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="731" data-local-id="db73e6d3f6c4"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or related people operations roles</li> <li>Previous HR leadership experience required</li> <li>Industry experience within proprietary trading, hedge funds, financial services, fintech, or capital markets strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations</li> <li>Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced, or performance-driven organizations</li> <li>Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization</li> <li>Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion</li> <li>Experience with HRIS systems, compensation planning, and recruiting processes</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus</li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="748" data-local-id="1ac93e0b889c"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Benefits: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Discretionary bonus eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options</li> <li>Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&amp;D insurance</li> <li>Voluntary LTD, Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance</li> <li>Flexible Vacation policy</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer match</li> </ul> <p><em data-renderer-mark="true"><span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> should submit resumes in response to <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span>’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span>, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span>. <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>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.</em></span></p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$225,000 USD</span></div></div></div>