Talent Acquisition - Lateral Recruiter

AQR•Greenwich, CT

16d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We’re determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we’ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. The Talent Acquisition team handles both lateral and campus recruitment and plays a crucial and strategic role in growing and evolving the organization. They are responsible for a full lifecycle approach to bringing new talent to the firm, from interns and entry-level graduates to experienced professionals. AQR is seeking an experienced recruiter to join our team. The recruiter will be on the front lines of representing AQR and our values for the lateral recruitment process and will work to ensure a positive, high quality candidate and client experience. The recruiter will be thoughtful and consultative in their approach, focusing on the quality and caliber of targeted candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years experience in lateral recruiting in house or on the agency side within financial services, asset management, banking, fintech or a top executive search firm
Demonstrated success filling a wide variety of roles (investment, research, quant, risk, engineering, business development)
Familiarity with compensation structures in financial services
Good judgment, common sense, and self-awareness
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapid changes gracefully
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and professionalism
Ability to prioritize and keep clients informed throughout a search or process
Ability to take direction and collaborate on how to best achieve success
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High degree of professionalism
Drive, motivation, and desire

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of Greenhouse a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end recruitment process for a high volume of lateral openings across all departments, including intake, sourcing, assessment, interviews, offer negotiation, and closing
Screen and evaluate candidates for technical skill, leadership capabilities, cultural alignment, and long-term potential
Influence and partner with demanding stakeholders, ensuring alignment on hiring strategy, process, and timelines
Prepare hiring managers for interviews and debriefs; guide them through a structured evaluation process which includes building out job-specific competencies
Maintain exceptional communication with candidates, hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders.
Interface with external recruiters daily regarding lateral searches; negotiate contracts with key terms
Compile various reports as needed sometimes on a weekly and monthly basis
Provide a high level of customer service to internal clients
Provide an exceptional candidate experience to all applicants ensuring a positive impression of AQR
Assist in ad hoc HR projects as needed