Manager - Talent Acquisition - HFT - IIM/XLRI/FMS

Hiring: Manager - Talent Acquisition

Location: Gurgaon

Work Mode: 5 days

Experience: 2-10 years

Preferred Education: MBA from IIM, XLRI, MDI, TISS, NMIMS

Industry: High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who can thrive in a fast-moving, high-skill environment and help scale a world-class team for a leading firm in the HFT space. If you enjoy building talent pipelines for niche, highly competitive domains, this role gives you the freedom and responsibility to shape hiring strategy end-to-end.

What you'll do:

- Build and execute sourcing strategies to attract exceptional talent in a competitive market.

- Engage with industry communities, networks, alumni groups, and online platforms to bring in experienced professionals across finance, data science, and engineering.

- Drive employer-branding initiatives across campuses and online channels to strengthen visibility and attract high-potential candidates.

- Own the full recruitment lifecycle: outreach, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding.

- Support HR programs related to payroll, benefits, and employee initiatives as needed.

What we're looking for:

- Strong communication and the ability to operate independently.

- Creative problem-solving with a knack for identifying talent in niche markets.

- At least 3 years of experience hiring for Technology, Hedge Funds, or Quantitative Finance roles.

- Proven success in scaling teams by sourcing top-tier finance, engineering, or data talent.

- MBA or equivalent from a premier institution: IIM, XLRI, MDI, TISS, NMIMS, or Delhi University.