Technical Recruiter

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. Over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide, making markets fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

CTC is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team, supporting hiring across our technology teams. This full‑cycle role emphasizes strong sourcing expectations and operates within a high‑standard collaborative team. Your contribution will be both individual and collective.

• Manage 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.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, search strategies, and interview plans.
• Develop fluency in our business, culture, and teams to understand talent needs at all career levels, from Associate Engineer to Principal.
• Lead candidate debrief and calibration sessions, ensuring alignment among interviewers, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Share market intelligence and collaborate on initiatives, investing in team growth to build a recruiting team the business trusts.
• Partner with the HCM Practice Leader/HR Business Partner to provide exceptional service to internal clients.
• Integrate AI tools throughout the recruiting process.

• 5+ years of recruiting experience with preference for quant hedge funds or prop trading firms.
• Experience in both search firm and corporate recruiting environments.
• Strong direct sourcing skills and a proven record of proactive outreach and pipeline development.
• Track record of vetting candidates for technical ability and cultural fit.
• Deep understanding of technical skill sets relevant to prop trading or quant hedge funds.
• Team‑first mindset and commitment to collective success over personal recognition.
• Experience using behavioral interview techniques.
• High sense of urgency and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technical assessment tools such as Codility and Coder Pad.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and business audiences.
• Capability to manage multiple searches simultaneously without dropping the ball.
• Chicago (preferred) or New York required; hybrid in‑office schedule Monday‑Thursday.

Salary Range: $175,000 – $225,000 USD

Role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, dependent on individual performance and firm results. The hybrid workplace model is subject to change based on business needs.

CTC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do 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 provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Information submitted by applicants may be reviewed and analyzed by automated systems, including AI, as part of the recruitment process. These tools are used to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that their data may be assessed by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.