Campus Sourcer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Campus Sourcer to join our Recruiting team in NYC. In this role you will focus on sourcing the strongest technical talent at top universities to ensure HRT continuously attracts exceptional talent. You will own the top of our campus funnel by mapping where the best emerging STEM students come from, building meaningful relationships on campus, and planning and hosting campus events to build our pipelines from the bottom up. The ideal candidate is energized by finding standout talent early, understands what signals strong potential in technical candidates, and enjoys building relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who is excited to shape how top campus talent connects with HRT. If you love owning something from start to finish, providing a high touch, white-glove experience, and have a passion for campus recruiting - we want to meet you! Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify exceptional STEM talent Cultivate relationships with and engage high-potential students through proactive outreach, personalized communication, and ongoing relationship management Map university ecosystems to identify emerging talent pools, influential faculty, student organizations, and technical communities Build and maintain relationships with professors, career centers, student leaders, and campus organizations to strengthen HRT's presence and talent pipeline Plan, coordinate, and represent HRT at campus events, conferences, and on campus programming to strengthen HRT’s presence and talent pipeline. Drive process improvements across campus recruiting operations. “Make it Better” is one of HRT’s core values. You will identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows, improve the candidate experience, and enhance pipeline management and academic engagement while serving as a trusted point of contact for HRT. Qualifications 2+ years of sourcing or full lifecycle recruiting, with real exposure to hiring technical talent in technology or quantitative finance A proven track record of building and executing sourcing strategies that surface hard to find campus or early career candidates Familiarity with the technical talent landscape, including top computer science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering programs, competitive programming communities, and research communities Experience building and maintaining relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, and student organizations Strong proficiency with ATS and CRM platforms, plus comfort using analytics and reporting tools to drive decisions Exceptional organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and candidate relationships at once Collaborative, thoughtful judgment and a strong interest in contributing to a close-knit, supportive team The estimated base salary range for this position is 140,000 to 180,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package. Culture Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you. Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used by an applicant during an interview or an assessment, we reserve the right to immediately end the interview or assessment, disqualify the applicant’s candidacy and/or rescind any job offers extended. Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Campus Sourcer to join our Recruiting team in NYC. In this role you will focus on sourcing the strongest technical talent at top universities to ensure HRT continuously attracts exceptional talent. You will own the top of our campus funnel by mapping where the best emerging STEM students come from, building meaningful relationships on campus, and planning and hosting campus events to build our pipelines from the bottom up. The ideal candidate is energized by finding standout talent early, understands what signals strong potential in technical candidates, and enjoys building relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who is excited to shape how top campus talent connects with HRT. If you love owning something from start to finish, providing a high touch, white-glove experience, and have a passion for campus recruiting - we want to meet you! Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify exceptional STEM talent Cultivate relationships with and engage high-potential students through proactive outreach, personalized communication, and ongoing relationship management Map university ecosystems to identify emerging talent pools, influential faculty, student organizations, and technical communities Build and maintain relationships with professors, career centers, student leaders, and campus organizations to strengthen HRT's presence and talent pipeline Plan, coordinate, and represent HRT at campus events, conferences, and on campus programming to strengthen HRT’s presence and talent pipeline. Drive process improvements across campus recruiting operations. “Make it Better” is one of HRT’s core values. You will identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows, improve the candidate experience, and enhance pipeline management and academic engagement while serving as a trusted point of contact for HRT. Qualifications 2+ years of sourcing or full lifecycle recruiting, with real exposure to hiring technical talent in technology or quantitative finance A proven track record of building and executing sourcing strategies that surface hard to find campus or early career candidates Familiarity with the technical talent landscape, including top computer science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering programs, competitive programming communities, and research communities Experience building and maintaining relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, and student organizations Strong proficiency with ATS and CRM platforms, plus comfort using analytics and reporting tools to drive decisions Exceptional organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and candidate relationships at once Collaborative, thoughtful judgment and a strong interest in contributing to a close-knit, supportive team The estimated base salary range for this position is 140,000 to 180,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package. Culture Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you. Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used by an applicant during an interview or an assessment, we reserve the right to immediately end the interview or assessment, disqualify the applicant’s candidacy and/or rescind any job offers extended. You can review our Global Applicant Privacy Notice, which explains how we process applicant information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hudson River Trading