Senior Hedge Fund Recruiter

Point One - Hedge Fund Talent; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established client platform

Market-leading commission rates

Direct mentorship from founder

Freedom to build a specialist market

World-class database

International travel

Work from home flexibility

Relationship-led environment

Collaborative high-performing team

Clear route to leadership

Influence in business

UAE visa sponsorship

Job summary

Point One Talent is a global executive search firm focused on securing exceptional investment talent for hedge funds and proprietary trading firms. We seek an experienced recruiter with a proven track record of placing Portfolio Managers and senior researchers across all major investment strategies.

The role involves sourcing and placing top investment professionals, building strong relationships with candidates and clients, and managing searches from start to finish, including onboarding, with

Qualifications

• Proven track record of placing Portfolio Managers and/or senior research talent with leading hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.
• Strong knowledge of discretionary or systematic investment markets and strategies.
• Deep understanding of investment team structures and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Source and place Portfolio Managers, senior analysts, researchers and other senior investment professionals with leading hedge funds and proprietary trading firms.
• Build trusted candidate relationships, understanding their investment approach, track record and career ambitions.
• Manage searches from initial approach through interviews, offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities across the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Build deep market knowledge within your chosen strategy or specialism.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market intelligence, develop opportunities and deliver successful placements.

Job description

Point One Talent is a global executive search firm trusted by the world’s leading hedge funds and proprietary trading firms to secure exceptional investment talent. We are looking for an experienced recruiter with a proven track record of placing Portfolio Managers and/or senior research professionals.

We welcome experience across all investment strategies, including equities, macro, fixed income, credit, commodities, volatility and systematic trading.

This is an opportunity to work on high-value mandates, build relationships with exceptional investment professionals and help shape a growing business.

The role

• Source and place Portfolio Managers, senior analysts, researchers and other senior investment professionals with leading hedge funds and proprietary trading firms.
• Build trusted candidate relationships, developing an understanding of their investment approach, track record and career ambitions.
• Manage searches from initial approach through interviews, offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities across the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Build deep market knowledge within your chosen strategy or specialism.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market intelligence, develop opportunities and deliver successful placements.

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record of placing Portfolio Managers and/or senior research talent with leading hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.
• Strong knowledge of your specialist market, whether discretionary or systematic.
• An understanding of investment strategies, team structures and compensation.
• The credibility and discretion to build relationships with senior candidates and clients.
• A thoughtful, persistent approach to identifying and engaging hard-to-reach talent.
• Commercial ambition, ownership of your work and a collaborative mindset.
• An interest in building a long-term career in Dubai. We welcome candidates already based in the UAE and those considering relocation.

What we offer

• An established client platform: Access existing relationships and mandates with some of the world’s leading hedge funds and proprietary trading firms.
• Market-leading commission rates: Significant earning potential through senior, high-value placements.
• Direct mentorship from the founder: Gain practical guidance on senior searches, client development and building a successful recruitment desk.
• Freedom to build a specialist market: Develop and own a strategy, geography or client segment, supported by the business’s relationships and resources.
• A world-class database: Access an extensive specialist database of investment and trading talent to support your searches and market development.
• International travel: Opportunities to meet clients and candidates across the USA, Europe and Asia.
• Flexibility to work from home: A flexible approach built around trust, accountability and delivery.
• A relationship-led working environment: An emphasis on meaningful conversations, deep market knowledge and lasting relationships.
• A collaborative, high-performing team: Work with colleagues who share market intelligence, relationships and opportunities.
• A clear route to leadership: The opportunity to build and lead a team as Point One Talent grows.
• Influence in the business: A direct say in how we work, the markets we develop and the future direction of the company.
• UAE employment visa sponsorship: Support with establishing yourself in Dubai.