Lead Technical Recruiter (Quantitative/Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Recruiter (Quantitative/Fintech): Owning the end-to-end specialized recruiting process for Quantitative Engineers and Algorithmic Trading positions with an accent on developing high-level strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals and partner with engineering leads. Focus on planning out-of-the-box sourcing strategies from niche environments and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience for high-stakes talent.

Location: Hybrid (must be based in the Bay Area, USA), with in-office collaboration for 10+ days a month.

Company

hirify.global is building a world where value moves like information does today through crypto solutions for financial institutions, aiming to improve the global financial system.

What you will do

• Own the specialized recruiting process from sourcing to complex offer negotiations for Quantitative Engineering and Algorithmic Trading positions.
• Develop high-level strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals, aligning with Engineering Leads on technical priorities.
• Plan out-of-the-box sourcing strategies to attract elite talent from niche environments like Kaggle, GitHub, ArXiv, and competitive programming forums.
• Ensure a white-glove candidate experience for sophisticated candidates throughout rigorous technical assessments.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand specific quant stacks, modeling requirements, and performance engineering needs.
• Own and drive the intake meeting, interview team kick-off, and technical debrief process to ensure a data-driven hiring bar.

Requirements

• 7+ years of proven experience in recruiting, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on Quantitative Engineering, High-Frequency Trading (HFT), or Machine Learning talent.
• Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of converting passive, highly-compensated talent into hires.
• Experience using niche channels to source candidates, including math Olympiads and research labs.
• Self-starter mentality who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exceptional organizational precision.
• In-depth knowledge of the quantitative tech stack, including proficiency in discussing C++, Python (NumPy/Pandas), Rust, Low-Latency systems, and Distributed Computing.
• Experienced Bay Area or Financial Hub recruiter with extensive knowledge of the competitive landscape in FinTech and quantitative hedge funds.

Nice to have

• A blend of agency (specialized search) and in-house startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build in a fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders.
• Professional development budget to support learning and growth.
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration for 10+ days a month.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Competitive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
• Generous wellness reimbursement, R&R days, and vacation policy.