Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist Potomac Bethesda, Maryland, United States About this position The Opportunity At Potomac,we’renot for everyone—andthat’sby design. We attract people who think critically, communicate clearly, and execute with urgency. People who care deeply about their work anddon’tneed handholding to make things happen. We’rea boutique tactical asset manager with a differentiated product that serves the independent broker-dealer and RIA channel Headquarteredin Bethesda, MD, we combine institutional-grade investmentexpertisewith a quantitative process that is Built to Conquer Risk ®. Summary We're looking for a driven and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner directly with our HR Director in owning the full-cycle recruitment process. This role is laser-focused on attracting and securing top talent — from building pipelines and sourcing candidates across multiple channels to shepherd candidates through each stage of the hiring process. You'll be a true partner in the recruitment realm of our rapidly growing company. If you thrive on the hunt for great candidates, love building relationships, and get excited about filling roles efficiently and thoughtfully, this is your seat. Key Responsibilities Full-Cyle Recruitment Help manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all open roles in partnership with the HR Director — from job posting through offer acceptance Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and success profiles Coordinate and schedule interviews, debrief sessions and feedback collection across hiring teams Manage candidate communication throughout the process, ensuring a positive experience at every touchpoint Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and industry-specific communities Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and anticipated hiring needs Identify and engage passive candidates through creative outreach strategies Research and recommend new sourcing channels, tools, and platforms to expand reach Attend relevant job fairs, networking events, and community hiring initiatives as needed Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS (Rippling) Track key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline health) and share regular updates with the HR Director Draft and post compelling job descriptions in collaboration with the HR Director and hiring managers Support the HR Director in continuously improving recruiting processes, templates, and workflows Qualifications Required 2–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting (in-house or agency) Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proficiency with ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter Familiarity with sourcing tools such as Juicebox AI, Gem, etc. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously Collaborative by nature; comfortable working as a true partner rather than independently owning an entire HR function High sense of urgency balanced with attention to quality Preferred Experience recruiting in the financial services industry Potomac is not your typical asset manager. We cut through the industry BS with brutal transparency and an obsession with execution. Ifyou’relooking for a slow pace and low volume, thisisn’tfor you. If you want to drive, build, and scale, this is your shot. Compensation $75,000-$90,000 per year commensurate with experience Medical insurance Vision insurance Health savings account option 401(k) & other retirement benefits Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance Paid time off Share this Job: FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: EMAIL: PHONE: +1 I agree to receive messaging notifications regarding my applications at the phone number provided. MSG & Data rates may apply. MSG frequency varies. Reply help for help and stop to end. For more information view our terms of service and privacy policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr