Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Campus Recruiter to join our Recruiting team in Seattle. We are looking for an ambitious and results-oriented Campus Recruiter to build and scale HRT’s campus talent strategy. In this role, you’ll focus on building deep, long-term relationships with students and universities to ensure HRT consistently connects with the strongest emerging technical talent.
If you love owning initiatives from start to finish, providing a high-touch, white-glove experience, and have a passion for campus recruiting, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Campus Strategy: Identify and continually evaluate target schools; develop and refine campus recruiting strategies to secure top technical talent; maintain familiarity with relevant university curricula and course offerings
- University Relations: Identify and establish relationships with key campus stakeholders, including faculty, career centers, and student organizations
- Recruiting Events: Own end-to-end planning and execution of on-campus recruiting events, from strategy and registration through day-of execution and follow-up
- Sourcing & Engagement: Develop and execute a robust sourcing strategy to identify and engage high-potential students early in their academic careers through targeted talent mapping, personalized relationship-building, and ongoing keep-warm engagement campaigns
- Marketing & Branding: Promote campus recruiting initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen HRT’s on-campus brand
- Travel & Representation: Travel frequently to campuses to host info sessions, networking events, and targeted outreach initiatives, serving as an authentic point of contact for students
Qualifications
- 3+ years of full lifecycle recruiting with strong exposure to hiring technical talent in tech and/or the quantitative finance industry
- Experience planning and executing recruiting and networking events
- Experience creating and executing sourcing strategies to identify students
- Deep understanding of recruiting pipelines for highly selective, technical, or academic talent
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, and student organizations.
- Strong proficiency with ATS and CRM platforms, plus experience working with analytics/reporting tools
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical thinker with a process-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
The estimated base salary range for this position is 140,000 to 180,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and enrollment in our company’s retirement savings plans. Employees will receive sick and parental leave, as well as other paid time off (including 20 vacation days and 10 paid holidays in the US). Please note that benefits and time off policies will vary across non-US locations.
Culture
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.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. 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.
Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.
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What We Do
Hudson River Trading 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.
Why Work With Us
At HRT we are mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, physicists and engineers. We believe that by cultivating an environment that encourages idea sharing and collaboration, we develop our best strategies. We boast a flat management structure as all our people are motivated by being at the forefront of the automated trading world.
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