Director, Strategic Growth/Business Development (Quantitative Trading)

Our client is top tier Investment Manager based in NYC currently seeking Director, Business Development to lead Talent Acquisition efforts for growing Quant Trading firm (plans to hire 100 fte in 2026). Ideal candidate must be highly accomplished within Talent/Recruiting profession with proven track record of successfully owning the talent/recruiting process within top tier Alternative Investment firms (prior "Big Tech"/Engineering or similar experience strongly preferred)

Essential Functions: (Includes but not limited to):

• Spearhead any and all new HR policies/initiatives with respect to aligning business objectives and firms vision Partnered and optimizing Team Effectiveness
• Deep understanding of sourcing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Drive proactive workforce planning and talent pipelining in partnership with business leaders
• Oversee all aspects of employee on-boarding process from background checks to orientation, including preparation of new hire packages and documents in preparation for on-boarding process.
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and/or executive recruiting functions in a complex, matrixed organization
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract and engage prospects with a focus on strategic and hard-to-fill roles.
• Prepare and implement Learning and Development strategies and programs to foster cross-cultural leadership skills.
• Design and maintain procedures for; employee relations, development and implementation of a talent plan and strengthen the effectiveness of firms' people leaders by providing coaching, counsel and guidance to leaders to further develop their leadership capability and impact
• Communicate news and vital information to staff.
• Structure and outline benefit administration, including communication, enrollment, and status changes.
• Implement changes that enable Technology to drive key growth initiatives
• Monitor the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum 9 years related human resources professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in talent acquisition or sourcing preferred including executive search.
• Familiarity with executive search, full cycle recruitment, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to listen effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.