Recruiting Coordinator

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn • Chicago, IL

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
CTC is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team as a core member driving recruiting execution across campus and lateral hiring. This role is embedded in the day-to-day of our recruiting operation — partnering directly with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates to move searches forward with precision and professionalism. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and understands that a strong recruiting process is a direct reflection of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of recruiting coordination or HR operations experience; financial services exposure a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional and proactive — someone who anticipates needs rather than waits to be directed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Greenhouse Recruiting (ATS)
• Experience with scheduling software tools (e.g. ModernLoop, Goodtime, Guide, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Own interview scheduling and logistics end-to-end for experienced hire candidates across multiple business lines
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the process, ensuring a consistent and professional experience that reflects CTC's brand
• Partner with recruiters on pipeline management, requisition tracking, and reporting to keep searches moving efficiently and firm leadership apprised of search progress
• Ensure ATS data integrity and generate recruiting metrics that inform team decisions
• Support offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding handoffs
• Identify process gaps and contribute to improvements as the TA function evolves

Benefits

• generous time off
• insurance coverage
• paid parental leave
• free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
• wellness reimbursement
• a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level