About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Early Career Talent Partner to own early-career and campus recruiting for the Trading organization. You will drive sourcing, pipeline development, and employer branding to attract quantitative and trading-adjacent talent.

• Execute the early-career recruitment strategy for the Trading department, including undergraduate and graduate recruitment cycles
• Represent Confidential Client at collegiate trading competitions, poker tournaments, and industry networking events as primary sourcing and brand channels
• Build and maintain relationships with campus trading groups, investment clubs, quant/finance student organizations, faculty, program directors, and alumni networks
• Manage full-cycle campus recruiting for trading roles: screening, interview coordination, Super Day facilitation, and offer stage in partnership with People Operations for onboarding
• Partner with Trading hiring managers to translate evolving skill and market needs (quantitative reasoning, probability, market intuition) into sourcing and evaluation criteria
• Present internship programs and early-career development paths during campus visits and virtual events
• Analyze engagement efforts and partnerships to measure ROI and refine strategy; test and scale new engagement ideas
• Deliver a high-touch candidate and hiring manager experience that aligns with Confidential Client’s values and recruiting standards
• Identify opportunities to systematize, automate, and improve recruiting processes using data and analytics

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What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, ideally focused on interns, entry-level and early-career hires in fintech, financial services, or professional services
• Proven success recruiting at multiple universities in competitive markets, preferably for quantitative trading, prop trading, or finance roles
• Ability to manage full-cycle recruiting: resume review, phone screens, interview facilitation, offer calls
• Comfort engaging with quantitative and markets-adjacent concepts (probability, statistics, game theory) to speak credibly with trading competition organizers, faculty, and student groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed during peak campus recruiting seasons (fall and spring) and to attend competitions and conferences
• Track record of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving results with urgency
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience coordinating both in-person and virtual recruiting events and presenting recruitment and market data
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Passion for candidate experience, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
• Eligible roles may receive discretionary bonuses
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package (details provided by the client during interview/onboarding)

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (as needed)
• Work schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours; occasional nights and weekends may be required
• Travel: Occasional travel for off-site events, conferences, and job fairs depending on role needs
• Physical: Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds on occasion
• Sponsorship: Not available for this position
• Confidential Client is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive hiring practices

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Core Values

Confidential Client emphasizes collaboration, ownership, innovation, and direct, respectful feedback. You’ll be expected to represent those values in candidate interactions and team partnerships.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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