Entry-Level Recruiter - Hedge Fund Technology Search

OCR Alpha; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in finance technology is seeking an early-career Recruitment Research Analyst to identify and engage top-tier technology professionals in hedge funds and trading firms. You will conduct research, build talent pipelines, and support search processes, all while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technology mandates. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary with commissions, hands-on mentorship, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission structure

Quarterly incentive events and team trips

Subsidised gym membership and additional team perks

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with relevant degrees is advantageous.
• Previous experience in recruitment or research is desirable.
• Exceptionally organised and proactive with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and map talent across technology teams.
• Source, screen, and engage high-calibre technology professionals.
• Support end-to-end search processes, including interviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Curiosity about technology

Education

Degree in finance, computer science, engineering, or related disciplines

Job description

At OCR Alpha, we connect top-tier talent with leading hedge funds, high-frequency trading firms, and alternative investment managers across Europe and the US. As a market-leading search firm in the hedge fund space, we’re known for our research-driven approach, long-standing client relationships, and high-performing, collaborative culture.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is curious about technology in financial markets and wants to build a long-term career in recruitment. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to search mandates covering front-office trading technology and core infrastructure roles, while developing quickly in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct research and map talent across hedge fund and trading firm technology teams, including software engineering, data engineering, and quant development
• Source, screen, and engage high-calibre technology professionals
• Build and maintain detailed talent pipelines and market intelligence
• Support end-to-end search processes, including candidate preparation and interview coordination
• Work closely with the Head of Technology and senior consultants on live mandates
• Develop a strong understanding of technology trends within hedge funds and trading firms

Who You Are

• Strong academic background: degrees in finance, computer science, engineering, or related disciplines are advantageous
• Previous experience in recruitment, resourcing, and research is desirable
• Exceptionally organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships quickly
• Curious about technology and motivated to specialise in the hedge fund and trading space

What We Offer

• Early exposure to technology mandates across leading hedge funds and trading firms
• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• Quarterly incentive events and team trips
• Hybrid working environment
• Hands‑on mentorship from an experienced Director
• Clear, structured progression from Research Analyst through to Consultant and Director
• The chance to help build a new team from the ground up
• Subsidised gym membership and additional team perks