Talent Acquisition Specialist – Hedge Fund - £100-150k TC (+sign on bonus)

Mondrian Alpha; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile global Hedge Fund is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for their expanding London office. This role involves developing and owning the talent acquisition strategy, focusing on both early and senior talent, making it highly visible within the firm as it grows its HR function.

Benefits

Top tier pension

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Fully subsidised meals

Gym access

Qualifications

• 5 years+ relevant FS experience in talent acquisition.
• Experience in an in-house HR function preferred.
• Strong academic profile.

Responsibilities

• Develop European sourcing strategy and talent acquisition strategy.
• Work with senior business heads on evolving talent assessment.
• Execute lateral talent plan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

My client, a high profile global Hedge Fund, are looking to make a ‘Talent Acquisition Specialist’ hire. This is into the firm's expanding London office.

The hire will take ownership for all non-US, non-investment function talent acquisition at the firm, a remit that will be highly visible & autonomous. A core focus is to develop European sourcing strategy / take ownership of talent acquisition strategy for the London non-investment function, working with senior business heads to evolve how the firm assess talent coming into the firm, whilst striving for a good mix of early talent and senior talent hiring, including the development and execution of the lateral talent plan. This is an exciting time to join the firm as they expand their global footprint and build out a best-in-class HR function in its rapidly expanding London office.

Candidates should ideally have 5yrs+ relevant FS experience in ‘talent’, ideally working within an in-house HR function, but we could also consider candidates coming directly from an FS recruitment firm. Excellent communication and presentation skills are a pre-requisite. There is also a strong focus on academic profile & any additional industry qualifications.

The role is projected to pay a £100-150k total comp package year one, with the variable dependant on a) the level of candidate that is hired, b) their individual year-one performance. A sign on bonus and/or bonus guarantee will ensure that the hire will not lose out financially if he/she is moving pre-bonus. An excellent benefits package includes a top tier pension & healthcare plan + fully subsidised breakfast, lunch and gym.