Events Specialist (Temp)
At Hudson River Trading (HRT) we are mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, physicists and engineers. We research and develop automated trading algorithms using advanced mathematical techniques. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments, and our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
Job Description
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is hiring a temporary Events Specialist to join our London office for 12-15 months. In this role, you will report to our Employee Experience Lead, and be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of London events — in-person, virtual, and hybrid! This includes projects like employee engagement strategy and analytics tracking, as well as on-the-ground operational responsibilities, including day-of event management and event marketing.
The ideal candidate will be a culture champion for our London office with the big-picture vision to craft memorable experiences, the attention to detail to ensure seamless execution, and the communication know-how to build excitement and anticipation. We’re looking for a creative problem solver with a “no task is too small or too big” attitude who will create events that not only reflect our culture of inclusive togetherness, but amplify it.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to bring office culture to life through experiences
- Full ownership of community-building events for London employees
- Leading and/or supporting team retreats, region-wide outings and trips
- Support our Dublin office, US, and APAC regions as needed
- Build enthusiasm for events through various communication tools, including email and Slack
- Write engaging and concise communications to broad and diverse audiences
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with strategic event planning
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to project manage your own workload and quickly reprioritize tasks as needed
- Strong decision-making skills
- Extensive experience in medium to large-scale planning production with a keen attention to detail
- Passionate about building communities and fostering strong relationships
- Experience researching, negotiating, and working with external vendors
- Comfortable operating in fluid and open-ended problem spaces
- Skilled at turning creative visions into reality
- Experience working on cross-functional projects with many collaborators and stakeholders
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours/days to support company events
- Ability to travel as needed to support company events
- Ability to work from the office at least three times a week - what better way to engage with your community!
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is hiring a temporary Events Specialist to join our London office for 12-15 months. In this role, you will report to our Employee Experience Lead, and be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of London events — in-person, virtual, and hybrid! This includes projects like employee engagement strategy and analytics tracking, as well as on-the-ground operational responsibilities, including day-of event management and event marketing.
The ideal candidate will be a culture champion for our London office with the big-picture vision to craft memorable experiences, the attention to detail to ensure seamless execution, and the communication know-how to build excitement and anticipation. We’re looking for a creative problem solver with a “no task is too small or too big” attitude who will create events that not only reflect our culture of inclusive togetherness, but amplify it.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to bring office culture to life through experiences
- Full ownership of community-building events for London employees
- Leading and/or supporting team retreats, region-wide outings and trips
- Support our Dublin office, US, and APAC regions as needed
- Build enthusiasm for events through various communication tools, including email and Slack
- Write engaging and concise communications to broad and diverse audiences
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with strategic event planning
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to project manage your own workload and quickly reprioritize tasks as needed
- Strong decision-making skills
- Extensive experience in medium to large-scale planning production with a keen attention to detail
- Passionate about building communities and fostering strong relationships
- Experience researching, negotiating, and working with external vendors
- Comfortable operating in fluid and open-ended problem spaces
- Skilled at turning creative visions into reality
- Experience working on cross-functional projects with many collaborators and stakeholders
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours/days to support company events
- Ability to travel as needed to support company events
- Ability to work from the office at least three times a week - what better way to engage with your community!
