Company Description
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms.
Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both HFT and MFT approaches.
We’ve got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology. Our employees are located all around the world, from the United States to Hong Kong. Although we maintain office spaces, we currently operate as a 100% remote organization.
Job Description
We are a fast-growing proprietary trading firm operating at the intersection of technology, data, and markets. We're looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our mission of building world-class talent pipelines in the highly competitive quant space.
As a Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across quant trading and research roles. You’ll bring a deep understanding of the quant ecosystem, leverage your existing network, and drive full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, high-bar environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle for quant traders, quant researchers, and related roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics.
- Proactively source high-caliber candidates through your network, headhunting, events, and online platforms.
- Manage pipelines, conduct initial screens, and coordinate technical assessments and interviews.
- Develop and refine recruiting strategies to target passive talent in competitive markets.
- Maintain data integrity in our ATS and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and university career fairs.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 4 years focused on quant trading, quant research, or HFT/prop trading talent.
- A strong network in the quant finance ecosystem (e.g., top-tier hedge funds, trading firms, elite quant programs).
- Understanding of trading strategies, quant research workflows, and technical assessments.
- Excellent sourcing, headhunting, and candidate engagement skills.
- Familiarity with compensation structures, candidate motivations, and competitive intelligence in the space.
- A data-driven, organized, and proactive approach to recruiting.
- High integrity, discretion, and ability to navigate sensitive negotiations.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance teams.
- Global hiring experience (e.g., US, UK, EU, APAC).
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
