Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Hedge Fund | London

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Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a background in hedge funds, asset management or alternative investments?

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We're partnering with a highly regarded global investment firm to appoint a talented Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join its London-based team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, taking ownership of recruitment across a range of Central Functions while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful individual will bring a deep understanding of the financial services talent market, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to identify and attract top-tier talent in a competitive landscape.

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Candidates currently working within a hedge fund, asset manager, investment management firm or similar financial services organisation are particularly encouraged to apply.

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The Opportunity

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As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle and act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping shape hiring strategies and deliver exceptional talent outcomes.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing end-to-end recruitment across a range of Central Functions roles, from initial briefing through to offer management and onboarding.

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• Partnering with hiring managers to understand business needs and build effective recruitment strategies.

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• Developing robust talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping and networking.

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• Conducting candidate screening, interviews and assessments to identify high-calibre talent.

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• Ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

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• Managing relationships with external recruitment partners, search firms and suppliers.

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• Providing market intelligence, competitor insights and hiring recommendations to senior stakeholders.

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• Supporting employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

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• Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes, efficiency and candidate engagement.

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• Acting as a trusted talent advisor within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong combination of recruitment expertise, commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.

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You will ideally have:

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• A minimum of 5 years' recruitment experience gained within a hedge fund, asset manager, alternative investment firm, investment bank or comparable financial services environment.

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• Previous in-house Talent Acquisition experience within a hedge fund or investment management business.

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• Experience recruiting across Human Resources and other Central Functions disciplines.

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• A strong understanding of the pace, complexity and stakeholder expectations associated with high-performing investment businesses.

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• Demonstrable experience managing multiple concurrent recruitment processes while maintaining a best-in-class candidate experience.

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• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders.

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• Strong sourcing, headhunting and talent-mapping capabilities.

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• Experience managing agency and executive search relationships.

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• Familiarity with Greenhouse or similar Applicant Tracking Systems.

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• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

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Why Join?

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• Join a leading investment organisation with an exceptional reputation.

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• Play a visible role in attracting and securing high-calibre talent.

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• Partner directly with senior stakeholders across the business.

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• Influence hiring strategy and talent acquisition initiatives.

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• Work within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

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• Enjoy significant scope for professional development and career progression.

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• Be part of a business that values excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

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If you're a high-performing Talent Acquisition professional with experience in hedge funds, investment management or a similar financial services environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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