Recruiting Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jump Trading Group is committed to world-class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique, emphasizing constant innovation, fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking individual talent through collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than just superior risk-adjusted returns; they lead to technological advancements, startup funding, and partnerships with leading research organizations and universities.

Attracting and retaining top talent is vital to Jump's evolving business. We seek a self-driven and motivated Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist with a business development mindset to join our London recruiting team. You will collaborate with Jump's trading community, business development colleagues, and talent specialists to identify, source, and recruit top global talent for technical roles, including software, IT, networking, and emerging areas.

What you'll do:

1. Collaborate with firm leadership and internal hiring partners to define hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
2. Support the recruitment process from candidate sourcing to closing, ensuring a seamless experience.
3. Screen, qualify, and present top candidates to hiring managers.
4. Conduct research to source the best technical talent, both proactively and for active mandates.
5. Build strong partnerships within the firm and with third-party agencies, representing Jump's brand effectively.
6. Develop competitive offer packages based on market data, internal insights, and candidate expectations.
7. Partner with People Operations and other functions globally.
8. Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activities.
9. Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills you'll need:

• At least 2 years of full-cycle engineering recruiting experience in a corporate or staffing agency setting.
• Proven success in hiring top tech talent and developing new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Analytical mindset with eagerness to learn about new business areas.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across a global team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Passion for delivering excellent candidate experiences and improving hiring strategies.
• Experience collaborating with international teams.
• Knowledge of the financial services and trading landscape in London is a plus.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Benefits include:

• Private Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking and Commuter Benefits