Principal Technical Recruiter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 6, 2026. Alber Blanc scores D on the Alion truth index.
As a principal Technical Recruiter, you will be responsible for talent mapping, market research, and hiring of executive-level Quants, Traders, Researchers, and Developers globally. This role requires a proven track of success in the HFT domain, an advanced level of English, and an executive mindset.
Responsibilities:
Conduct deep talent mapping across global HFT ecosystems
Identify, engage, and attract top-tier talent
Execute full-cycle hiring for niche and highly specialized roles
Build and maintain market research on competitors and key talent pools
Develop long-term pipelines of passive candidates
Partner closely with hiring managers to define search strategies
Lead candidate outreach using highly personalized approaches
Drive difficult and competitive hires from initial contact to offer acceptance
Share market insights, industry knowledge, and networking practices with the internal team
Requirements:
Mandatory: hands-on recruiting experience in HFT companies
Strong experience conducting deep talent mapping across HFT competitors
Working Proficiency level of English
Clear understanding of the HFT talent landscape
Ability to identify top-tier talent globally
Strong sourcing skills
Strong communication and persuasion skills
High level of ownership and independence
Nice to Have
Existing network within HFT and quant communities
Experience hiring globally (US, Europe, Asia)