Technology Talent Sourcer (Contract)

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together were building a world-class platform to amplify our teams most powerful ideas.

Every breakthrough is built on strong our People team youll work across disciplines to drive the strategy culture and structure that enable our success.

The role

Were seeking a Talent Sourcer who can use traditional head-hunting methods whilst also adopting novel techniques technology and community platforms to research hard-to-find tech talent across the UK Europe and the US.

The successful candidate will support our internal head-hunting function by systematically sourcing tech talent across a range of geographies backgrounds and industries.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Identifying and engaging specialist software infrastructure devops and hardware engineers:

  • Researching and engaging prospects across priority business needs

  • Utilising tools and methods such as GenAI tools and platforms LinkedIn Recruiter community sites such as GitHub and Stack Overflow XRAY searches blogs social media and our in-house CRM to build out talent pipelines

  • Attending networking events lectures conferences careers fairs and meet-ups to build out our candidate pipeline and relationships

  • Driving external and internal referrals through new joiner catch-ups and staff engagement

• Building relationships with potential candidates feeding appropriate prospects into the TA Specialists candidate stream:

  • Understanding prospects ambitions motivations and career options in order to sell our opportunity during the process whilst identifying potential issues or roadblocks

  • Feeding information into the interview process to inform the TA Specialists closing strategy

  • Assisting candidates with preparation for the interview process

• Identifying and evaluating new sourcing platforms tooling and opportunities to automate where possible

• Assisting with administrative duties including the CV Review as required

Who are we looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience sourcing technical talent either from within a recruitment agency or an internal TA function

• A creative mindset to identify new and effective ways to source and engage the very best technical talent

• The ability to balance multiple roles and priorities at a given time while maintaining operational excellence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A people person keen to work as part of a team with excellent organisational skills and an adaptable and flexible attitude

Why should you apply

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

• Lunch provided (viaJust Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

• 30 days annual leave

• 9% company pension contributions

• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section