Global People Partner, Trading & Risk

Job Summary:

As the People Partner with global oversight for Execution (Trading) and Risk, you will align people priorities with the business strategy by taking both a hands-on and strategic approach to providing expertise as a trusted advisor to the senior management in the areas of business planning and goals, employee relations, workforce and succession planning, talent development, performance management, employee engagement and retention and ad hoc projects as necessary. You will help drive a high performing culture that supports Balyasny’s ambitions, goals and philosophy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. In partnership with the Legal team, conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, mitigating legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Performance Management: Implement performance review processes and provide coaching to managers.
• Organizational Development: Identify and address training needs, and support career development initiatives.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies.
• Be a champion of Balyasny’s culture and philosophy, working with employees and cross-functional groups to solve challenges.
• Utilize people metrics to drive key insights and decisions that support growth and retention
• Support the design, development, implementation and execution of critical People initiatives and projects (Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Development)
•  Sole ownership and/or contribution to various projects and/or responsible for the project management of work streams associated with business initiatives
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8-10 years + of experience as a People Partner (HR Business Partner), preferably in a dynamic fast paced financial company.
• Extensive strategic HR Management experience in a fast paced, global, matrix environment and across people partners and CoE roles
• Analytical, design systems thinker and problem solver that is highly collaborative and thrilled by a challenge
• Well-developed financial industry knowledge, market insight, and proven enterprise thinking.
• Ability to establish solid relationships with all levels of an organization, strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead with a consultative approach, and provide guidance and advice when needed
• Strong project management, communication, listening and presentation skills
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• New York or Chicago based