Emily Lessen
About Emily Lessen
Emily Lessen is a Business Manager currently employed at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP in New York. She has extensive experience in human resources and recruitment, having previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and FTI Consulting.
Current Role at Hudson Bay Capital Management
Emily Lessen serves as the Business Manager at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP, a position she has held since 2023. She is based in New York, New York, and has been in this role for approximately 10 months. In her capacity as Business Manager, she is responsible for overseeing various business operations and ensuring efficient management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at RBC Capital Markets
Emily Lessen worked at RBC Capital Markets for a total of three years, holding multiple positions. She served as Associate Director, HR Business Partner from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this role, she was an HR Business Partner from 2017 to 2020 and a Senior Recruiter for Campus Recruitment from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at RBC Capital Markets provided her with extensive experience in human resources and recruitment.
Background in Recruitment and Consulting
Emily Lessen has a diverse background in recruitment and consulting. She worked at FTI Consulting as a Coordinator for Campus Recruitment from 2012 to 2013 and later as a Recruiter for Campus Recruitment from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she held positions at AIG as a Senior Recruiter for University Relations and as a Recruiter for University Relations from 2015 to 2016 and 2014 to 2015, respectively.
Educational Qualifications
Emily Lessen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University, where she studied Communications and Rhetorical Studies, Public Communications, and Retail Management. Her academic tenure spanned from 2006 to 2010, equipping her with a strong foundation in communication and management principles.
Early Career Experience
Emily Lessen began her career with various roles in event management and recruitment. She worked as an Events Assistant at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP for five months in 2011 and as an Assistant Project Manager at Fourth Wall Events for seven months in 2010. These early experiences contributed to her skills in project management and organizational operations.