Talent Sourcer – Machine Learning & Quantitative Research

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Trading is looking for an ML and Quantitative Research Sourcer in Chicago. This role focuses on identifying and engaging experienced talent across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research domains. You will collaborate with recruiters to build strong candidate pipelines and develop innovative sourcing strategies.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a deep understanding of ML and quantitative research. The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $150,000, plus a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of sourcing experience focused on technical hiring within Machine Learning or Quantitative Research.
• Strong understanding of ML, AI, and technical talent landscapes.
• Experience engaging talent through GitHub, Kaggle, Hugging Face, and similar channels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters to understand hiring needs.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify talent.
• Conduct market mapping to support hiring strategies.

Skills

Technical hiring

Machine Learning

Quantitative Research

Candidate engagement

Data-driven sourcing strategies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Kaggle

Job description

As an ML and Quantitative Research Sourcer, you will be focused on identifying and engaging experienced talent across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research, mapping competitive talent landscapes, building relationships with high-caliber technical professionals, and developing creative sourcing strategies that strengthen IMC’s presence within the broader ML and quantitative communities. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver strong pipelines of experienced candidates, assess talent against our technical and cultural standards, and provide market insights that inform hiring strategy.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research functions
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage experienced talent
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive candidates across key technical markets
• Conduct market mapping and talent landscape analysis to support hiring strategy and workforce planning
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Kaggle, research publications/conferences, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels to identify and engage top technical talent.
• Engage candidates with compelling outreach and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing process
• Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and market insights to inform recruiting decisions
• Collaborate closely with recruiting teams to continuously improve sourcing processes and effectiveness

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree; 4–7 years of sourcing experience focused on technical hiring, ideally within Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, or related technical domains
• Strong understanding of ML, AI, quantitative research, and broader technical talent landscapes
• Demonstrated success building relationships with and engaging experienced technical talent in competitive markets
• Experience identifying and engaging talent through channels such as GitHub, Kaggle, Hugging Face, LinkedIn Recruiter, research publications, and other technical communities
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies using data, feedback, and market insights
• Collaborative approach with experience partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and operate with a high degree of ownership

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full‑time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD