Machine Learning Talent Expert

SIG Susquehanna; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna in Philadelphia is seeking a machine learning talent expert to join their recruiting team. This role involves sourcing ML and DL researchers, defining hiring needs, and developing strategies to attract top talent. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a selective hiring environment. The position requires on-site work 4 days a week, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a talent sourcer or recruiter.
• Experience in a highly selective hiring environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and high intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Source ML & DL researchers and engineers for high impact roles.
• Define hiring needs and create sourcing strategies with managers.
• Research competitors to attract prospective candidates.
• Track metrics to measure success of sourcing efforts.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Market intelligence

Emotional intelligence

Understanding of ML landscape

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

By joining our Recruiting Team as a machine learning talent expert you will be part of an energetic and motivated team that directly impacts the growth and success of our firm. You will work directly with managers and recruiters to identify, source, and screen qualified candidates along with making recommendations for process improvements and providing market intelligence. Your efforts directly impact our company success, hiring strategy, and brand awareness. Additionally, we are always looking for new tools and ideas to find and attract the best talent.

This is a business critical role that is highly valued by the business and truly drives our growth. If you are someone who is passionate about strategic candidate sourcing and talent mapping, then we’d like to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Source ML & DL researchers and engineers for high impact roles within Susquehanna
• Work with managers to define hiring needs and create a sourcing strategy for each role
• Research competitors and industry trends to develop creative outreach to attract prospective candidates
• Measure the success of your sourcing and outreach through tracking metrics and making recommendations based on your findings

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a talent sourcer or recruiter required
• Experience working in a highly selective hiring environment
• Strong sense of urgency, emotional intelligence, and highly intellectually curious
• Deep understanding of the ML landscape and where this talent can be found
• Desire and aptitude to develop a functional understanding of the lines of business you support
• Experience with advanced sourcing techniques beyond job boards and LIR
• Ability to work on‑site 4 days per week
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting‑edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.