Senior Quant Recruiting Lead - Algo / HFT Talent

Korn Ferry Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced recruiting specialist to support quantitative and algorithmic trading hiring for a financial services client.

This consultant will work with trading desk stakeholders to understand complex talent needs, source proactively, and engage passive candidates ahead of openings. The objective is to fill approximately one VP-level role per month with priorities set in partnership with the desk.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success recruiting quantitative, algorithmic trading, or high-frequency trading professionals.
• Strong understanding of complex quantitative roles and ability to converse with trading desk stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build passive candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and long-term relationships.
• Established network within the quantitative trading community.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading desk stakeholders to understand team needs and technical requirements.
• Translate discussions into candidate profiles and sourcing strategies across quantitative and trading domains.
• Map talent across hedge funds, trading firms, and digital asset businesses.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through direct outreach and referrals.
• Conduct initial discussions to assess experience and fit with desk requirements.
• Present qualified candidates and support progression through interviews.
• Maintain active pipeline and share market intelligence to refine search priorities.

Skills

Quantitative recruiting

Algorithmic trading

Passive candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced recruiting specialist to support quantitative and algorithmic trading hiring for a financial services client.

This consultant will work with trading desk stakeholders to understand complex talent needs, source proactively, and engage passive candidates ahead of openings. The objective is to fill approximately one VP-level role per month with priorities set in partnership with the desk.