Senior HR Business Analyst & Project Manager

Company & Culture

EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our bespoke, internally engineered trading platform provides seamless access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options, all within a single, multi-currency account.

As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 700 talented employees from 70+ nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset—our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.

About The Role

The Senior HR Business Analyst & Project Manager combines deep HR data expertise with end-to-end project management. The role is responsible for architecting and analyzing workforce data to provide actionable insights that drive strategic organizational outcomes, while also leading HR-related projects from initiation through delivery. The role identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline core HR processes. In parallel, the role will plan, coordinate, and drive cross-functional HR initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities. 

We are redefining how we operate through the adoption of automation and AI-powered tools. As part of this journey, you will join a newly established team with a genuine opportunity to shape the function and contribute to high-impact initiatives that will define the future of HR at EXANTE. 

Reporting line: Head of Global Talent Strategy and Transformation

Location: Europe

Worksite: Remote 

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and data models for the HR function 
• Integrate data from HR and ATS systems, and other internal sources to create a consistent view of workforce, hiring pipeline, retention, compensation, and productivity.
• Analyse trends in hiring efficiency, time-to-fill, funnel conversion, attrition, performance, and workforce composition.
• Communicate with the BI/AI and Data Engineering team to define data requirements, and ensure timely availability of necessary datasets.
• Identify structural issues in the HR operating model and propose improvements.
• Support workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and budgeting.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition leads to frame questions, challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into actionable analytics.
• Own data quality processes and drive consistency in definitions, metrics, and reporting standards across regions.
• Support the design and roll-out of new HR processes, tools, and systems.
• Lead and manage HR projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, resource coordination, risk management, and delivery across Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations workstreams.
• Define and maintain project roadmaps, timelines for all active HR initiatives; proactively surface and resolve blockers.
• Engage and align stakeholders across HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, and business units throughout the project lifecycle; facilitate steering committees and working group sessions as needed.
• Drive change management activities associated with HR project delivery, including communication planning, training coordination, and adoption tracking.
• Use data and analytics to monitor project outcomes and post-implementation impact; report progress and results to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in HR analytics, business analysis, project management, or workforce planning, preferably in a fast-growth or multi-jurisdiction environment.
• Strong analytical and data modelling skills. 
• Experience setting up HR metrics frameworks or operating models.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Excel.
• Knowledge of SQL and Python or advanced data automation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with BambooHR and Greenhouse or similar HRIS/ATS platforms.
• Solid understanding of HR and TA operations, including hiring funnels, performance cycles, compensation, workforce planning, and compliance basics.
• Ability to convert ambiguous HR problems into structured analytical work.
• Strong communication skills. Able to challenge, explain insights clearly, and influence decisions.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR or People-related projects with cross-functional stakeholders, including scoping, planning, and delivery oversight.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification will be an advantage.
• Fluent English

Personality / Mindset 

• Curiosity is your second nature
• Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
•  A hands-on, “can do” attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking “out of the box”
• Overachiever mentality 
• Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment

We Offer*

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonus programs
• Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)
• Flexibility to work where you feel best suits you —whether that's from a home office or our office.
• Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment
• Ongoing education & training programs
• Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events 
• Global career opportunities

  

A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.

Through our robust, cutting-edge trading platforms, you can offer clients access to comprehensive, global financial instruments and investment possibilities while keeping their data safe and private.

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