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Full-Time

HR Business Partner

Posted on 4/30/2024

Clear Street

Clear Street

201-500 employees

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

+ Equity + 401k Matching + Gender Neutral Parental Leave

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring onsite presence in New York, New York.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • At least four (4) years working in human resources, specifically employee relations and learning and development within a FinTech or financial services firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Prior experience interacting with both senior leadership and their teams, should have a strong desire to be client facing as well as tactical
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize for dealing with competing priorities
  • Thorough understanding of state laws concerning labor relations
  • Certification in HR or a related field (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP)
  • Values being in the office and working with team and stakeholders, thrives in a highly visible role
  • Experience working at a company that has at least 500+ employees across more than one location in both the US and globally
Responsibilities
  • Partner with managers on organizational planning, performance management, employee engagement and development, team effectiveness, and developing best practices to promote employee engagement
  • Support and coach managers in the areas of employee relations and other employment-related workplace issues
  • Serve as a main point of contact for employees and management to address and resolve workplace issues, conflicts, and concerns fairly and objectively
  • Manage the full 90 day onboarding program – from preboarding, induction and 30 / 90 day check ins.
  • Manage all aspects of employee learning and development, including planning and delivering programs to ensure employee development and competency.
  • Facilitate and drive key annual processes including goal setting and performance review process, promotion and talent management.
  • Participate in HR cross-functional and global projects
  • Work with the Chief People Officer to execute on new and ongoing initiatives such as performance management and goal setting.
  • Provide regular reports on key HR metrics, identifying trends and recommending action plans as needed.
  • Partner with People Operations to help assess and manage immigration cases for employees
  • Other ad hoc projects as assigned

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This approach sets Clear Street apart from competitors by reducing technical setup time for clients, enabling them to concentrate on trading. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible for a wide range of clients, from individual investors to large institutions.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of industry veterans like Edward Tilly and Sean Hendelman strengthens Clear Street's leadership and strategic direction.
  • Clear Street's launch of futures clearing services and professional clearing services for market makers opens new revenue streams and market opportunities.
  • The company's strong capital base and rapid client acquisition, with over 160 new institutional clients in the past year, indicate robust growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of financial technology and prime brokerage services could pressure Clear Street to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Integrating acquisitions and new hires may pose challenges in maintaining a cohesive company culture and operational efficiency.

What makes Clear Street unique

  • Clear Street's cloud-based, API-first platform offers unparalleled scalability and flexibility, setting it apart from traditional prime brokerage services.
  • The company's focus on modernizing capital markets infrastructure through a unified platform for trading equities and options provides a seamless experience for sophisticated traders.
  • Clear Street's rapid expansion and acquisition strategy, including the purchase of algo firm Fox River, demonstrates its commitment to innovation and growth.

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Benefits

Company equity

401k matching

Parental leave

Full medical, dental & vision insurance

Lunch stipends

Fully stocked kitchens

Happy hours

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