Recruiting Coordinator

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research systematic trading strategies and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer more transparent and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today tomorrow and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets the lives of our employees and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

CTC is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team as a core member driving recruiting execution across campus and lateral hiring. This role is embedded in the day-to-day of our recruiting operation partnering directly with recruiters hiring managers and candidates to move searches forward with precision and professionalism. The ideal candidateisteam-orientedthrives in a fast-paced environment takes ownership of their work and understands that a strong recruiting process is a direct reflection of the firm.

What Youll Do

• Own interview scheduling and logistics end-to-end for campus and experienced hire candidates across multiple business lines

• Act as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the process ensuring a consistent and professional experience that reflects CTCs brand

• Partner with recruiters on pipeline management requisition tracking and reporting to keep searches moving efficiently and firm leadership apprised of search progress

• Drive campus recruiting logistics including info sessions career fairs and on-campus events serving as an extension of the recruiting team in those environments

• Maintain relationships with university contacts student organizations and career centers

• Ensure ATS data integrity and generate recruiting metrics that inform team decisions

• Support offer preparation background checks and onboarding handoffs

• Identify process gaps and contribute to improvements as the TA function evolves

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree

• 1 years of recruiting coordination or HR operations experience; financial services exposure a plus

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

• Proficiency with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience in marketing social media or content creation in a professional role internship or personal project. You should have a genuine passion for using these skills to strengthen the employer brand within campus recruiting and firmwide rebranding efforts.

• Professional and proactive someone who anticipates needs rather than waits to be directed

Nice to Haves

• Campus recruiting coordination experience

• Experience with Greenhouse Recruiting (ATS)

• Experience with scheduling software tools (e.g. ModernLoop Goodtime Guide etc.)

Most teams at CTC with the exception of Trading follow a hybrid workplace model subject to change based on business need.

Our Benefits

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off insurance coverage paid parental leave free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks of course) wellness reimbursement and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At CTC we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position please contact us at Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues such as following up on an application will not receive a response.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems including Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.