Technical Recruiter

CTC Lateral•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

CTC is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join their talent acquisition team, supporting hiring across their technology teams. This is a full-cycle role with a strong sourcing expectation, embedded in a collaborative team that operates with high standards. The role is not siloed, and the individual will be expected to contribute to the team as much as to individual searches. The company is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making, with a collaborative culture that 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, aiming to be the most innovative firm in the industry while upholding ethical excellence and making a positive impact on markets, employees, and communities.

Requirements

~5+ years of recruiting experience with strong preference for experience at quant hedge funds or prop trading firms.
Ideal candidate has spent time in both search firm and corporate recruiting environments.
Demonstrated strength in direct sourcing, with a track record of proactive outreach and pipeline development.
Track record of successfully vetting candidates for technical ability as well as cultural attributes.
Deep understanding of technical skill sets and how these contribute to a prop trading firm or quant hedge fund.
Values the success of the team above personal recognition.
Demonstrated track record of successfully utilizing behavioral interviews.
Operates with a high sense of urgency.
Fluency with technical assessment tools such as Codility and CoderPad.
Strong communicator who can engage sophisticated technical and business audiences.
Organized, accountable, and capable of managing multiple searches without dropping the ball.
Chicago (preferred) or New York required.
Hybrid in-office (Monday-Thursday in office).

Responsibilities

Manage and execute full-cycle searches across CTC's technology function.
Build and maintain proactive sourcing pipelines through direct outreach, networking, creative job postings, employee referrals, and market research, not just inbound applicants or search firms.
Partner closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, search strategies, and interview plans.
Develop fluency in our business, culture and teams to understand what great talent looks like across technology at all career levels, from Associate Engineer through Principal.
Thoughtfully lead candidate debrief and calibration sessions, ensuring alignment between interviewers, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders.
Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
Bring a team-first mentality by sharing market intelligence, collaborating on initiatives, and investing in the growth of those around you to build a recruiting team the business trusts and values.
Partner closely with the HCM Practice Leader/HR Business Partner to provide exceptional and seamless service to our internal clients.
Weave AI into all aspects of the recruiting process.