Manager, Quant Talent Acquisition

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

• Leading talent acquisition efforts to source, assess, and hire across multiple trading teams globally with a focus on quant roles

• Partnering with hiring managers, fellow recruiters, and other stakeholders to cultivate a deep understanding of Tower’s needs and to make recommendations regarding recruiting strategies

• Tapping into networks of quant talent, creatively sourcing via social media platforms and other creative ways of finding talent directly

• Optimizing relationships with external recruiters - using this reliable network of recruiters strategically, working closely with them throughout the search process

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospects and candidates who could be matches for future openings

• Curating the pipeline of talent including new PM talent and all potential talent for existing trading teams

• Staying abreast of industry news and market intelligence to ensure Tower maintains a competitive advantage in identifying and meaningfully engaging top candidates

• Acting as the spoke of the candidates’ relationships with Tower. Whether you are contacting a former candidate regarding a new opportunity or extending an offer of employment, you will be on the front line

• Managing the entire lifecycle of the recruiting process - from sourcing candidates, managing pipeline activity, screening candidates, collating feedback, structuring offer, obtaining approval, making offer and seamlessly transitioning to HRBP/onboarding team

• Facilitating the decision making across teams and/or with the hiring manager specifically

• Participating in various recruiting-focused initiatives such as talent mapping exercises, competitive intelligence analysis and sharing, etc.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive experience with quant recruiting

• Strong direct sourcing skills and experience

• Strategic thinking skills and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach

• The ability to reprioritize at any moment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin

• Experience interacting with all levels of internal clients. Can handle tough conversations and demanding requirements and deadlines

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies

• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region

• Hybrid working opportunities

• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily

• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)

• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)

• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving

• Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year

• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.