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Recruiter, PhD & Research at Hudson River Trading

Recruiter, PhD & Research

Hudson River Trading · GB

4 days ago

Recruiter, PhD & Research

Hudson River Trading · GB

5 days ago
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About the Role

This role focuses on building deep, long-term relationships with elite graduate students, specialized research labs, and top-tier industry talent to ensure HRT consistently connects with the world's strongest researchers in math, physics, computer science, and related fields. The ideal candidate is adept at identifying passive talent and building genuine relationships with top-tier PhDs and industry researchers, understanding technical domains, and thriving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively source and cultivate long-term relationships with top-tier PhD candidates, pioneering research labs, and elite industry researchers globally
  • Immerse yourself in technical domains to build a deep understanding of what world-class quantitative and computational talent looks like
  • Manage a high-volume, fast-paced inbound pipeline of applications with energy and enthusiasm
  • Deliver a highly personalized, intellectually engaging candidate experience that mirrors HRT's culture from first contact to close
  • Identify and execute strategic opportunities to position HRT as the premier destination for the world’s foremost scientific and mathematical minds
  • Represent HRT at high-caliber academic and industry events (such as specialized conferences, workshops, and research seminars) that align with our rigorous hiring bar
  • Partner with Recruiting Coordinators to ensure an exceptionally efficient, streamlined interview process
  • Own the entire offer and conversion process, navigating complex negotiations and closing elite talent in a highly competitive market
  • Responsible for process improvements across the areas you oversee, including pipeline management, candidate experience, and academic engagement

Requirements

  • 2+ years track record of hiring elite technical or quantitative talent against an extremely high bar
  • Full-lifecycle agility, with the ability to balance targeted campus engagement and proactive outbound scouting with the efficient management of a fast-paced inbound funnel
  • Exceptional intellectual curiosity – you are eager to deeply understand complex technical domains and can engage thoughtfully with world-class minds
  • A hands-on execution mindset. You are energized by the day-to-day momentum of active recruiting and enjoy staying close to the ground, driving results rather than focusing solely on high-level strategy
  • High resilience and composure, with the organizational precision required to navigate a busy, fluid pipeline seamlessly
  • A collaborative, thoughtful disposition – we want teammates who value joining a close-knit group of incredibly smart and supportive people

Skills

  • Campus Recruiting
  • Talent Identification
  • Relationship Building
  • Technical Domain Understanding
  • Pipeline Management
  • Candidate Experience
  • Offer Negotiation
  • Process Improvement

Location

  • Global

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 2+ years

Education Level

  • PhD

Salary/Compensations

  • 140,000 to 180,000 USD per year

Benefits

  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Competitive benefits package

About the Company

  • Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products.
  • We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.
  • Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
  • At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech.
  • We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond.
  • We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike.
  • At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code.
  • We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Equal Opportunity

  • HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives.
  • HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.