HR Business Partner

Company Overview

EC Markets is a global financial services provider offering innovative trading solutions to institutional and retail clients. With a strong focus on performance, growth, and client-centricity, EC Markets operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where people strategy is critical to business success.

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Commercial will act as a strategic partner to business leaders across revenue-generating and performance-driven departments (e.g., Operations, Trading, Marketing).

This role focuses on driving business performance through people , aligning HR initiatives with commercial objectives, enhancing productivity, and enabling leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with departmental commercial goals
• Provide insight and challenge to improve organisational performance and efficiency
• Support business growth initiatives through workforce planning and talent strategy

Performance & Talent Management

• Drive performance management frameworks focused on measurable business outcomes
• Support leaders in setting KPIs, managing underperformance, and developing high performers
• Identify critical roles and build succession and talent pipelines

Commercial Workforce Planning

• Analyse headcount, productivity, and revenue-per-employee metrics
• Develop workforce plans aligned with growth targets and budget constraints
• Advise on organisational design to optimise team performance

Leadership & Capability Development

• Coach managers on performance leadership, accountability, and team effectiveness
• Design and implement development initiatives for high-impact roles
• Strengthen leadership capability in driving business results

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use HR analytics to provide insights on performance, attrition, and engagement
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for business leaders
• Monitor impact of HR initiatives on commercial outcomes

Change & Transformation

• Support organisational change initiatives linked to business transformation
• Ensure effective communication and adoption of new structures or strategies
• Drive a high-performance, results-oriented culture

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a commercial or revenue-driven environment
• At least 4+ years relevant HR experience
• Strong understanding of performance management and organisational effectiveness
• Experience supporting Operations, Trading, Marketing, or similar business functions
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or trading environments
• Knowledge of workforce analytics tools and HR systems
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent
• Experience in high-growth or international organisations

Location

London, EC1

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and training support