Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Profile

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

Every breakthrough is built on strong foundations. In our HR team, you’ll work across disciplines to drive the strategy, culture and structure that enable our success.

Role Purpose

G-Research hires the best engineering talent in the world. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist for Engineering, you will identify, engage and hire exceptional Software Engineers.

You will own a creative, proactive engagement strategy across a genuinely hard to reach talent pool, spanning all levels of experience. That means mapping the market deeply, then building relationships through creative outreach across the world.

Internally, you will partner closely with Engineers & Hiring Managers to understand their needs and utilise their networks, adding to our world-class talent pool.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Building an extensive multi-year pipeline of talent

Lead creative sourcing initiatives to engage hard to reach talent where traditional methods fall short

Networking to build out candidate pipeline and develop effective relationships

Partner with leadership to define what game-changing talent looks like, and proactively champion exceptional candidates that could add value to the business

Driving external and internal referrals

Cultivating relationships with our technologists, developing valuable feedback loops on recruitment processes and candidate experience

Understanding candidate ambitions, motivations, and career options to inform closing strategy

Sharing expertise and market knowledge with the wider team, feeding insights in to marketing, and contributing to the development of our Engineering branding programme

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

4+ years’ experience recruiting hard to reach, top engineering talent

Proven networking/business development experience

Competent in market mapping and execution

The ability to build strong relationships with candidates, the rest of the Talent Acquisition team, and internal stakeholders

Driven to succeed in a high performing environment

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

30 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section