Buy-Side Technology & Ai Recruitment Consultant

AT Talent - Rec2Rec; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant with expertise in Tech and Quantitative fields. This full-time position offers a base salary of up to £70,000, with commission potential reaching 40%. Candidates will work with tier 1 funds and top AI startups, focusing on roles such as Quantitative Researchers and Software Engineers. Strong client relationships and collaboration on exclusive placements are key aspects of this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in recruitment within the Tech/Quantitative/Trading space.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver recruitment solutions.
• Experience in both exclusive and retained recruitment roles.

Responsibilities

• Recruit for technical roles such as Quantitative Research and Software Engineering.
• Deliver focused recruitment services without business development.
• Negotiate competitive terms and compensation packages.

Skills

Experience in Tech/Quantitative/Trading recruitment

Strong client relationship management

Understanding of AI and Machine Learning

Job description

Buy-Side Technology & Ai Recruitment Consultant

Principal Consultant with a leading Quantitative Trading & Tech Recruitment company.

We are looking for Recruitment Consultants with experience in the Tech/Quantitative/Trading space.

Clients

• Tier 1 funds such as DeShaw, Citadel, Millennium, Jane Street, HRT.
• Top AI startups like ElevenLabs, DeepMind.
• Weekly hiring calls with main points of contact.
• Quarterly trips to the US & APAC.
• Strong terms: working with clients at 25-30% across the board billing off Total Comp.

The Role

• Up to £70,000 base salary + commission up to 40%.
• Average fees £100,000 – highest £400,000 (earning £32,000–£160,000 on a single placement).
• Specialists across Trading placing: Quantitative Research, Quant Developers, Quant Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Trading (AI & Machine Learning), Software Engineering & Data, etc.
• Tech side: Software Engineering & Infrastructure.
• Delivery focused role – no BD required.
• Working on an exclusive + retained basis within Hedge Funds, Systematic Funds, Prop Trading Houses.
• Strong client relationships in growing companies.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources, Business Development, and Sales

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting