Technical Recruiter Talent Acquisition Chicago / New York

CTC Innovations, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CTC Innovations, LLC in Chicago is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join its talent acquisition team. This role involves managing full-cycle searches and collaborating closely with hiring managers across technology teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recruiting experience, strong skills in direct sourcing, and a high sense of urgency. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $175,000 to $225,000, along with exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in quant hedge funds or prop trading.
• Ability to manage multiple searches effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated success in vetting candidates for technical skills and cultural fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Build proactive sourcing pipelines through various outreach methods.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create job descriptions and interview plans.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical assessment tools

Tools

Codility

CoderPad

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting‑edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide—making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward‑thinking traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

THE ROLE

CTC is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team, supporting hiring across our technology teams. This is a full‑cycle role with a strong sourcing expectation, embedded in a collaborative team that operates with high standards. It is not a siloed position. You will be expected to contribute to the team as much as to your individual searches.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage and execute full‑cycle searches across CTC's technology function.
• Build and maintain proactive sourcing pipelines through direct outreach, networking, creative job postings, employee referrals, and market research, not just inbound applicants or search firms.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, search strategies, and interview plans.
• Develop fluency in our business, culture and teams to understand what great talent looks like across technology at all career levels, from Associate Engineer through Principal.
• Thoughtfully lead candidate debrief and calibration sessions, ensuring alignment between interviewers, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Bring a team‑first mentality by sharing market intelligence, collaborating on initiatives, and investing in the growth of those around you to build a recruiting team the business trusts and values.
• Partner closely with the HCM Practice Leader/HR Business Partner to provide exceptional and seamless service to our internal clients.
• Weave AI into all aspects of the recruiting process.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• ~5+ years of recruiting experience with strong preference for experience at quant hedge funds or prop trading firms.
• Ideal candidate has spent time in both search firm and corporate recruiting environments.
• Demonstrated strength in direct sourcing, with a track record of proactive outreach and pipeline development.
• Track record of successfully vetting candidates for technical ability as well as cultural attributes.
• Deep understanding of technical skill sets and how these contribute to a prop trading firm or quant hedge fund.
• Values the success of the team above personal recognition.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully utilizing behavioral interviews.
• Operates with a high sense of urgency.
• Fluency with technical assessment tools such as Codility and CoderPad.
• Strong communicator who can engage sophisticated technical and business audiences.
• Organized, accountable, and capable of managing multiple searches without dropping the ball.
• Chicago (preferred) or New York required. Hybrid in‑office (Monday‑Thursday in office).

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $175,000 — $225,000 USD. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

We follow a hybrid workplace model for most teams at CTC, subject to change based on business need. We strongly believe in the well‑being of our employees and their families, so we offer outstanding benefits—including generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and where each person feels included, engaged and empowered. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail]. Note that emails sent to this email address for non‑disability related issues will not receive a response.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.