Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing financial services firm in Chicago, IL seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring efforts across financial services and technology functions. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to identify, attract, and hire top talent across a variety of technical and financial markets roles. The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing and recruiting expertise, experience working with specialized talent pools, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for roles across financial services and technology, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and market dynamics.
• Proactively source and engage top talent through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and other recruiting tools.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct candidate screenings to assess experience, technical expertise, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews and manage communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Provide market insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting
• Experience recruiting for financial services roles required
• Technical recruiting experience preferred
• Experience working in a high-growth environment
• Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with capital markets, fintech, or trading organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $130,000-155,000 + 20% bonus potential
• Location: Chicago, IL, hybrid schedule: 2-3 days per week on-site
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits including health, dental, and vision, and more!

If you are interested and meet the minimum reuqirements, apply today!