Recruitment Specialist - Fixed Income / Macro

Squarepoint Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Greater London is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to enhance their team. The specialist will partner with researchers and traders to identify and recruit top talent across global markets. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hedge fund or banking environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, analytical skills, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role offers a base salary starting at $80,000, along with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, ideally at a hedge fund or bank.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguous problems.
• Experience managing multiple complex tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage top talent globally.
• Create job descriptions and manage interview processes.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure timely movement through stages.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn

Boolean searches

Job boards

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking to add a Recruitment Specialist to join our team to help oversee our experienced Investment recruitment. As a Recruiter on our team, you will partner with our Researchers and Traders to identify, engage, and hire top talent across markets globally. If you are looking to join an evolving company, we encourage you to apply.

• Partner with researchers and traders to define hiring needs
• Create engaging job descriptions and establish effective interview processes
• Review resumes and screen candidates to evaluate skillet
• Effectively manage open requisites to ensure a positive candidate experience, while maintaining data accuracy
• Ensure healthy candidate pipelines for each role and that candidates move through stages efficiently
• Assist with ad hoc interview scheduling and coordination
• Liaise with external recruitment agencies
• Source, engage, and recruit top talent through creative outlets such as conferences, LinkedIn, and other job boards
• Research and map new markets and new locations
• Proactively monitor industry trends and update stakeholders with competitor intelligence

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, in-house experience at a hedge fund / bank is a must
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous problems or tasksli>
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
• Excellent attention to detail and proven analytical skills
• Proficiency utilizing LinkedIn, Boolean searches, job boards, and / or other strategic sourcing tools
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple complex and competing priorities independently
• Strong judgment, crisis and risk management skills, and the ability to address critical issues proactively and tactfully

Nice to have

• Experience hiring Fixed Income and Macro investment professionals

The minimum base salary for this role is $80,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.