About Us We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world’s top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology’s impact and reliability. With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified™ in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards, 2023). Founded in 2001 by ten of the world’s leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo. Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build. About the Role The Senior HR Business Partner will be based in London and will play an integral role in the continued strategic growth of the HR function. The position is responsible for partnering with leaders and employees to align business goals with people practices, ensuring accountability, high performance, and organisational success across all areas of the business. The role will work closely with the Chief People Officer and the broader HR and Leadership teams across 10 global offices, contributing to day-to-day employee experience and performance management, organisational effectiveness, and the successful delivery of strategic HR initiatives. This position is expected to provide both strategic guidance and hands-on support in all aspects of HR business partnering, including talent management, performance, employee relations, learning and development, organisational change, and assistance with various other HR needs as required. What you'll do Serve as a trusted advisor to managers across the organisation, aligning HR strategy with business goals and supporting organizational growth. Provide coaching and advisory support to managers to build leadership capabilities and enhance team performance. Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues across the US and EMEA, managing complex cases with sound judgment. Support succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational design initiatives. Facilitate the performance review process, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with company objectives. Drive employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive culture and high levels of retention. Partner with global HR colleagues to ensure consistency in employee experience across offices. Design systems and processes to report on global HR metrics that measure organisational health and talent performance. Manage the data and report out on it as needed, up to and including for board materials. Support business-wide learning needs and coordinate learning and development programs in the US; support leadership development, training initiatives, and ad hoc learning efforts to build organizational capability. Partner with legal to codify and where needed, publish for the employee base, HR policies and procedures. Shape and reinforce culture through HR practices that promote inclusion, collaboration, and accountability. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulatory requirements in the US, UK, and EU, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance. As needed, project-manage strategic HR initiatives, including M&A integrations as they arise. Play a lead role on compensation strategy, headcount planning, and other high-impact projects that support growth and scalability. Demonstrate a hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” approach with a no-job-is-too-small attitude. Be visibly present and engaged in the office, building strong relationships with staff at all levels. What we're looking for 8 years of HR business partnering experience, with a track record of independently supporting a business unit(s) of meaningful size across the full spectrum of HR matters (talent, performance, employee relations, development, compensation, change). Experience within technology or financial services, ideally in a global, high-growth, and scaling environment. Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives, influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational outcomes. Data-driven and metrics-focused, with the ability to assess impact and demonstrate results against key people and business KPIs. Knowledge of labor laws and employment practices in the US, UK and EU, with proven expertise in managing complex employee relations matters. Strong background in performance management, succession planning, and leadership development, with the ability to design and implement scalable solutions. Demonstrated success in managing HR projects such as M&A integrations, organisational transformation, or large-scale change initiatives. Possess a servant leadership mindset, feeling responsibility for identifying opportunities for improvement and pursuing initiatives that make a meaningful impact on the business. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, build trust, and partner effectively at all levels of the organization. Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive, with the ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Benefits Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 100 days each year. Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary annual cash bonus is available to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success. Generous Holiday Days Per Annum: In addition to bank holidays, you’ll have 25 holiday days per year. Group Risk and Income Protection Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with comprehensive group risk and income protection coverage for you and your dependents. Optional Health and Dental Insurance Cover: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day. Generous Company Pension: Our pension plan offers a flat 7.5% company contribution when you contribute a minimum of 1.5%. Diversity & Inclusion At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you. LI-Hybrid