Senior Headhunter / Recruiter Quant Finance & Systematic Trading

Anson Mccade Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in London seeks a Senior HeadHunter/Recruiter specialized in Quant Finance and Systematic Trading. This role requires 4-5 years of experience in recruitment, with a proven ability to place senior talent and manage high-value client relationships. Responsibilities include engaging elite candidates and leading full recruitment cycles. This opportunity offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £65,000, along with uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in quant finance or systematic trading recruitment.
• Proven ability to place senior talent.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage top-tier quantitative researchers, developers, and traders.
• Lead full recruitment cycles.

Skills

Headhunting elite talent

Client management skills

Strong network in quant finance

Job description

Senior HeadHunter / Recruiter - Quant Finance & Systematic Trading

£50,000 - 65,000 GBP
uncapped commission
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Anson McCade is a leading executive search and consultancy firm headquartered in the UK, with a global footprint. We are trusted partners to the world's top hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and investment banks.

Our Quant Finance & Systematic Trading practice is a high-growth, specialist division where we deliver tier‑1, exclusive, and retained mandates to the most competitive firms globally. Clients include multi‑strategy hedge funds, prop shops, HFT firms, market makers, and systematic trading groups across every major asset class.

We are looking for a driven and experienced recruiter to join our London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 4‑5 years’ experience in quant finance or systematic trading recruitment, who has a proven track record of placing senior talent and managing high‑value client relationships.

What you’ll do

• Headhunt elite talent: Engage top‑tier quantitative researchers, developers, and traders from academia, technology, and leading trading desks.
• Lead full recruitment cycles.

Requirements: Proven ability to place senior talent in quant finance and systematic trading environments; excellent communication and client management skills; strong network within the industry; 4‑5 years relevant experience.