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AQR Capital Management · 16 hours ago

Talent Acquisition - Lateral Recruiter

Greenwich, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on delivering long-term results through financial theory and practical application. They are seeking an experienced lateral recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience while collaborating with various stakeholders.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end recruitment process for a high volume of lateral openings across all departments, including intake, sourcing, assessment, interviews, offer negotiation, and closing

Screen and evaluate candidates for technical skill, leadership capabilities, cultural alignment, and long-term potential

Influence and partner with demanding stakeholders, ensuring alignment on hiring strategy, process, and timelines

Prepare hiring managers for interviews and debriefs; guide them through a structured evaluation process which includes building out job-specific competencies

Maintain exceptional communication with candidates, hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders

Interface with external recruiters daily regarding lateral searches; negotiate contracts with key terms

Compile various reports as needed sometimes on a weekly and monthly basis

Provide a high level of customer service to internal clients

Provide an exceptional candidate experience to all applicants ensuring a positive impression of AQR

Assist in ad hoc HR projects as needed

Qualification

Lateral recruiting experienceFinancial services knowledgeCandidate assessment skillsGreenhouse familiarityProfessionalismCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience in lateral recruiting in house or on the agency side within financial services, asset management, banking, fintech or a top executive search firm

Demonstrated success filling a wide variety of roles (investment, research, quant, risk, engineering, business development)

Familiarity with compensation structures in financial services

Good judgment, common sense, and self-awareness

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapid changes gracefully

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and professionalism

Ability to prioritize and keep clients informed throughout a search or process

Ability to take direction and collaborate on how to best achieve success

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High degree of professionalism

Drive, motivation, and desire