Hudson River Trading is a quantitative trading firm that develops automated trading algorithms to provide liquidity on global markets and directly to clients. The firm operates across multiple asset classes and electronic markets worldwide, with a particular focus on algorithmic market making. HRT maintains a global presence with 14 offices spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and describes itself as a math and technology company built by engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists.
The firm has invested heavily in internal computing infrastructure for research, development, modeling, and risk management. HRT trades millions of shares daily and operates with a stated philosophy emphasizing market integrity and fair dealing beyond regulatory requirements. The company actively recruits engineers, algorithm developers, and quantitative researchers for its trading operations.
