Real Estate Lead - EMEA / APAC London, United Kingdom

Hudson River Trading’s (HRT) Real Estate team is responsible for the research, leasing, design, and fit‑out of our global office spaces. The Real Estate team takes a thoughtful and proactive approach to HRT’s evolving business needs and carefully considers the cultural impacts of their work. We are seeking a senior real estate lead with deep experience running commercial office projects end‑to‑end to manage real estate across our European and APAC offices. This role demands strong attention to detail, excellent project management and problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to take on complex challenges with curiosity. The ideal candidate brings commercial real estate, leasing strategy, and construction project experience, operates well within a consensus‑driven decision‑making environment, and recognises that the outcome of their work directly shapes culture, community, and the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research to identify short and long‑term real estate opportunities in various markets that align with business objectives and cultural norms.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define goals, socialise ideas, and drive decisions throughout the project journey.
• Develop and execute leasing strategy, including negotiation of lease terms and financial considerations.
• Source and vet brokers, architects, contractors, and other vendors.
• Act as lead project manager and designer, owning office fit‑outs from concept through occupancy and optimising layouts for employee productivity and experience.
• Manage multiple real estate and construction projects simultaneously, ensuring strong communication across all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain budgets and project plans, holding stakeholders accountable to expectations and timelines.
• Oversee the permitting process and construction administration, and stay ahead of local regulatory compliance.
• Ensure strong record tracking, including critical lease dates, space utilisation, and performance, handling, and tracking of insurance renewals and due diligence.
• Ensure real estate decisions support an integrated employee experience beginning at the site selection phase, working closely with the Workplace team as a strategic partner.
• Co‑work and collaborate with the Real Estate Lead – US.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate or related fields (US and Global).
• Strong technical skills (automations, messaging platforms, project management tools).
• Proven track record leading complex fit‑out projects end‑to‑end.
• Demonstrated success negotiating commercial lease terms and managing large project budgets.
• Deep understanding of global commercial real estate markets, ideally within the financial industry.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and networking systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously while driving consensus‑driven decisions to resolution.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self‑starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organisation—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal‑opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.