Lead/Director Technology Recruiter

About Our Client

Our client is a top-tier Quant-based Trading Fund based in NYC, currently seeking a Lead/Director Technology Recruiter for a highly successful, growing Quant Trading firm. The ideal candidate must bring a proven track record of successfully owning the technical talent/recruiting process at a premier thematic/algo/quant-based trading fund/firm.

Essential Functions

• Source and interview candidates for assigned searches (Quantitative Researchers, Machine Learning Engineers, Software Engineers, Traders, and Business Operations)
• Lead recruitment efforts for "hard to fill" roles in quantitative finance, equity trading, and technologists
• Deep understanding of sourcing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical talent acquisition, advising executive leadership on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and talent pipeline development.
• Develop a talent acquisition strategy to attract, select, and close top talent
• Partnered with head of business to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions
• Oversee all aspects of employee on-boarding process from background checks to orientation, including preparation of new hire packages and documents in preparation for on-boarding process.
• Implement changes that enable Technology to drive key growth initiatives
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and/or executive recruiting functions in a complex, matrixed organization
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract and engage prospects with a focus on strategic recruiting

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum 9+ years related human resources professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in talent acquisition or sourcing preferred including executive search.
• Familiarity with executive search, full cycle recruitment, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to listen effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.