Senior Recruiter (Executive Search)

BHFT • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are a fast-growing proprietary trading firm operating at the intersection of technology, data, and markets. We're looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our mission of building world-class talent pipelines in the highly competitive quant space.
As a Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across C-Suite/executive roles. You’ll bring a deep understanding of executive search, leverage your existing network, and drive full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, high-bar environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 4 years focused on executive search in the trading space.
• A strong network of executive-level candidates in trading markets.
• Understanding of how to build talent maps and how to work with potential talent pools.
• Excellent sourcing, headhunting, and candidate engagement skills.
• Familiarity with compensation structures, candidate motivations, and competitive intelligence in the space.
• A data-driven, organized, and proactive approach to recruiting.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to navigate sensitive negotiations.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance teams.
• Global hiring experience (e.g., US, UK, EU, APAC).

Nice To Haves

• HFT/Systematic shops' experience is a plus.
• Experience in both in-house and agency environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for C-Suite/executive roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics.
• Proactively source high-caliber candidates through your network, headhunting, events, and online platforms.
• Manage pipelines and talent pools, conduct initial screens, and coordinate technical assessments and interviews.
• Develop and refine recruiting strategies to target passive talent in competitive markets.
• Create competency profiles and talent maps.
• Maintain data integrity in our ATS and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed