Technical Recruiter

THE ROLE

CTC is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team, supporting hiring across our technology teams. This is a full-cycle role with a strong sourcing expectation, embedded in a collaborative team that operates with high standards. It is not a siloed position. You will be expected to contribute to the team as much as to your individual searches.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage and execute full-cycle searches across CTC's technology function.
• Build and maintain proactive sourcing pipelines through direct outreach, networking, creative job postings, employee referrals, and market research, not just inbound applicants or search firms.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, search strategies, and interview plans.
• Develop fluency in our business, culture and teams to understand what great talent looks like across technology at all career levels, from Associate Engineer through Principal
• Thoughtfully lead candidate debrief and calibration sessions, ensuring alignment between interviewers, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Bring a team-first mentality by sharing market intelligence, collaborating on initiatives, and investing in the growth of those around you to build a recruiting team the business trusts and values.
• Partner closely with the HCM Practice Leader/HR Business Partner to provide exceptional and seamless service to our internal clients
• Weave AI into all aspects of the recruiting process

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• ~5+ years of recruiting experience with strong preference for experience at quant hedge funds or prop trading firms
• Ideal candidate has spent time in both search firm and corporate recruiting environments
• Demonstrated strength in direct sourcing, with a track record of proactive outreach and pipeline development
• Track record of successfully vetting candidates for technical ability as well as cultural attributes
• Deep understanding of technical skill sets and how these contribute to a prop trading firm or quant hedge fund
• Values the success of the team above personal recognition
• Demonstrated track record of successfully utilizing behavioral interviews
• Operates with a high sense of urgency
• Fluency with technical assessment tools such as Codility and CoderPad
• Strong communicator who can engage sophisticated technical and business audiences
• Organized, accountable, and capable of managing multiple searches without dropping the ball
• Chicago (preferred) or New York required. Hybrid in-office (Monday-Thursday in office)