US Demo Requisition

Legal & General - Sandbox; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal & General - Sandbox is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for finance and investment functions in Chicago. This high-impact role involves partnering closely with hiring managers and using data to improve hiring outcomes.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in recruiting, a strong understanding of financial services, and the ability to manage the candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruiting for finance and investment roles.
• Strong understanding of financial services and investment management.
• Skilled in headhunting and using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define recruitment strategies.
• Source and assess candidates for finance and investment roles.
• Manage candidate experience from application to onboarding.

Skills

Recruiting for finance and investment roles

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Communication skills

Familiarity with ATS systems

Data-driven decision making

Building relationships

Adaptability

Job description

• L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Investment Management
• Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Permanent (UK and ROW) / Regular (US)
• Primary Location: USA, Chicago
• Compensation: USD 50000 - USD 70000 - yearly

Company Description

In 1836, six lawyers met in a coffee shop in London to establish an insurance company for the legal community. Later made available to the general public, it was named Legal & General Life Assurance Society. Over the years, the name was shortened to Legal & General. In 1970, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) was established to manage assets for pension funds, institutional, and private clients. The company expanded to the US in 2006 to establish Legal & General Investment Management America (LGIMA). In 2025, LGIM and LGIMA were rebranded under a new Asset Management division of L&G.

Job Description

Are you passionate about connecting top talent with impactful careers in finance and investment?
We’re looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and lead recruitment efforts across our finance and investment functions. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and external networks to attract, assess, and hire exceptional professionals who will shape the future of our business.

Role Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for roles across finance, investment, and related disciplines. You’ll bring deep market insight, a proactive sourcing mindset, and a consultative approach to hiring. Whether it’s building pipelines for niche investment roles or advising on hiring strategy for finance transformation projects, you’ll be a trusted expert and ambassador for our employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and define recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates for roles across finance, investment, and treasury.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using direct sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Manage candidate experience from application through to onboarding.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective hiring practices.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve recruitment outcomes and processes.
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking forums.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in recruiting for finance and investment roles, ideally within an in-house or agency setting.
• Strong understanding of financial services, investment management, and related talent markets.
• Skilled in direct sourcing, headhunting, and using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with ATS systems (e.g. Smart Recruiters) and recruitment analytics.
• Curious & Insightful– You ask the right questions and use data to inform decisions.
• Collaborative– You build strong relationships and work well across teams.
• Proactive– You take initiative and drive outcomes with energy and focus.
• Inclusive– You champion diversity and ensure fair, equitable hiring practices.
• Resilient– You adapt to change and stay focused under pressure.

Additional Information

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)

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