Global Head of Talent Management

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Global Head of Talent Management

We are looking for a Global Head of Talent Management who will provide strategic HR leadership that helps drive the employee experience while partnering and reporting to the Global CHRO. Leading the Talent Management Team, you will collaborate with leadership, managers and employees to evolve and lead an integrated talent strategy that is directly aligned with DRW’s strategic goals, specifically in relation to human capital. The role will be responsible for creating and implementing programs to enhance the talent lifecycle, including but not limited to partnering with talent acquisition, onboarding, training, career development and succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and engagement.
You will help bring the end-to-end talent strategy to life by advising business leaders on how to align structure, leadership, culture, and talent to achieve their unique business goals. The Global Head of Talent Management will influence and build relationships to empower leaders. It is critical that data is at the center of these changes. The Global Head of Talent Management will play a crucial role in building a culture of excellence!

• Deliver expertise, consultation and strategic direction in all areas related to talent management.
• Partner with the senior leadership, HR team and business leaders to align and implement talent programs and systems to support our goals.
• Lead an engaged, and high-touch team. Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities for HRBP’s and the full Talent Management Team.
• Partner with the CHRO and offer counsel and a strategic outlook for the business.
• Coach management to promote engagement down into their own organizations and team. Set standards for managers and hold leadership accountable for communication and delivering a culture based on DRW’s values.
• Embed thoughtful assessment and rigorous benchmarking processes to identify talent. Lead valuable "career pathing" programs that link employees at all levels to greater engagement and performance.
• Deliver expertise, consultation, and partner with our Talent Development Team with a focus on continuous learning, manager and leadership development, performance support and engagement.
• Develop a holistic employee listening strategy that is scalable and captures the full spectrum of the employee experience for continuous improvement and to strengthen our culture.
• Apply a data-driven and story-telling approach when analyzing large datasets, distilling insights and conveying findings. Leverage these insights to evolve and give direction for new talent and engagement strategies.
• Design a performance management system that focuses on continuous feedback, delivering excellence and is agile to support our firm’s differing talent.
• Lead and manage our talent mapping and review process.
• Identify gaps within and improvements for current technology, processes, analysis, and development systems while modernizing the HR organization.
• Develop change management tools and processes that encourage a sustainable and relevant approach to talent.
• Foster a high-performance culture by aligning talent management strategies with organizational values, defining and promoting leadership behaviors that exemplify these values, and ensuring a cohesive employee experience that drives engagement and retention.
• Utilize talent metrics and trends to provide actionable insights, guiding our strategic decisions and helping us to proactively make talent decisions.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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