Recruiter

Recruiter – Technology Firm (Chicago | Hybrid)

We’re partnering with a leading global trading and technology firm that’s home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. Their people are their greatest asset - and they’re looking for a driven, strategic Recruiter to help bring in the next generation of talent. In this role, you’ll go beyond traditional recruiting. You’ll partner directly with leaders in Technology and Trading to shape hiring strategies, manage recruiting programs, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from first touch to final offer. You’ll have the autonomy to design creative, data-backed solutions that drive real business outcomes - and the visibility to see your impact every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually driven environment and love the challenge of connecting top talent with opportunity, this is your kind of role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for high-priority Technology and Trading roles, with a focus on early-career and internship programs.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the business—partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to develop and execute tailored talent strategies.
• Manage key recruiting programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and continuous improvement across processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, operations, and global recruiting teams to share insights and drive consistency in hiring practices.
• Build and nurture strong pipelines of technical and quantitative talent through creative sourcing, networking, and engagement strategies.
• Represent the firm at events, career fairs, and on-campus programs (travel 2–4x annually).
• Use data and market insights to influence decision-making and continuously refine recruiting approaches.
• Drive operational excellence through thoughtful project and program management, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes are measured.

Who You Are

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience (corporate or agency), ideally within financial services, technology, or quantitative disciplines.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys collaborating directly with business leaders to solve complex talent challenges.
• Skilled in project or program management—you can take an initiative from idea to execution with precision and follow-through.
• Excellent communicator with a consultative mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and curious—someone who uses data to guide decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree required; must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary performance-based bonus structure.
• A collaborative environment that values creativity, ownership, and excellence.
• The opportunity to work directly with top business leaders and influence hiring strategy at one of the most respected firms in the industry.
• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 remote).
• Access to world-class talent, tools, and peers who push you to continuously grow.

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.