Recruiter

Caxton Associates; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading and investment firm in London is seeking an enthusiastic Recruiter to join their Human Resources team. The role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle, supporting HR activities, and collaborating with hiring managers. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in HR or recruitment and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where you can develop your career in HR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Draft and publish job advertisements.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

3–5 years of experience in HR/recruitment

Tools

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Job description

About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Recruiter to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Head of HR and working closely with colleagues across the department, this role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment. It’s particularly well-suited to individuals eager to broaden their experience and develop a career that spans both recruitment and wider HR responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Draft and publish job advertisements across relevant job boards and social media platforms.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand role requirements and proactively source suitable talent.
• In addition to recruitment responsibilities, support a variety of generalist HR activities, including onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects and provide support with ad hoc tasks as required.

• 3–5 years of experience in HR and/or recruitment, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in a recruitment agency or within financial services is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) is advantageous.
• A curious mindset and a willingness to question and improve existing processes.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and integrity.