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Chief Human Resources Officer

mTrade

mTrade

People & HR
Oxford, MS, USA
Posted on Dec 13, 2025

mTrade is a financial technology company focused on debt capital markets. Our clients include many of the major financial institutions. Please visit: www.mtrade.com for additional information.

Qualifications for the ideal candidate:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead enterprise-wide HR strategy alignment with organizational goals, acting as a strategic advisor to the executive team.
  • Performance Management: Proficient in helping executives create Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and other performance management processes for their departments as well as for the overall organization.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: The financial services industry operates under intense regulatory scrutiny. This candidate must have a strong ability to keep the organization running with the highest levels of compliance with all regulatory requirements, mitigating risks.
  • Financial Expertise: Understanding the financial mechanics of the business is crucial. The ability to read and interpret P&L statements, manage complex compensation and equity plans, and connect HR initiatives directly to profitability and ROI.
  • Company Benefits Expertise: Understanding of company Benefits working with 3rd party providers to ensure timely decisions and dissemination of information to employees on plan updates.
  • Exceptional Communication: The CHRO serves as a liaison between the CEO, President, executives, and employees. It is imperative that they be an exceptional communicator capable of articulating complex strategies clearly and building trust with diverse stakeholders.
  • Business Acumen: Understands financial/ business facets to deliver talent strategies that serve business goals.
  • Culture Focus: Helps build resilience and cohesion among team members as well as fostering innovation/learning.
  • Change Agent: Manages organizational change for our rapidly scaling company.

Required:

  • 10+ years in all areas of Human Resources.
  • Bachelor’s degree required in a Human Resources Related field.
  • Master’s Degree preferred.