At a Glance
- Tasks: Proactively source PhD candidates and manage a high-volume application pipeline.
- Company: Hudson River Trading focuses on connecting with elite researchers in math, physics, and computer science.
- Benefits: Base salary ranges from $140,000 to $180,000 USD plus performance-based bonuses.
- Other info: Position involves representing HRT at academic and industry events.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team dedicated to recruiting world-class quantitative talent.
- Qualifications: Requires 2+ years of experience hiring elite technical or quantitative talent.
The predicted salary is between 112000 - 144000 £ per year.
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a PhD Recruiter to join our Campus Recruiting team. In this role, you will focus on building deep, long‑term relationships with elite graduate students, specialized research labs, and top‑tier industry talent to ensure HRT consistently connects with the world’s strongest researchers in math, physics, computer science, and related fields.
Responsibilities
- Proactively source and cultivate long‑term relationships with top‑tier PhD candidates, pioneering research labs, and elite industry researchers globally.
- Immerse yourself in technical domains to build a deep understanding of what world‑class quantitative and computational talent looks like.
- Manage a high‑volume, fast‑paced inbound pipeline of applications with energy and enthusiasm.
- Deliver a highly personalized, intellectually engaging candidate experience that mirrors HRT’s culture from first contact to close.
- Identify and execute strategic opportunities to position HRT as the premier destination for the world’s foremost scientific and mathematical minds.
- Represent HRT at high‑caliber academic and industry events (such as specialized conferences, workshops, and research seminars) that align with our rigorous hiring bar.
- Partner with Recruiting Coordinators to ensure an exceptionally efficient, streamlined interview process.
- Own the entire offer and conversion process, navigating complex negotiations and closing elite talent in a highly competitive market.
Qualifications
- 2+ years track record of hiring elite technical or quantitative talent against an extremely high bar (experience recruiting PhDs, researchers, or elite tech talent is a plus, but a sharp eye for elite capability is the priority).
- Full‑lifecycle agility, with the ability to balance targeted campus engagement and proactive outbound scouting with the efficient management of a fast‑paced inbound funnel.
- Exceptional intellectual curiosity – you are eager to deeply understand complex technical domains and can engage thoughtfully with world‑class minds.
- A hands‑on execution mindset. You are energized by the day‑to‑day momentum of active recruiting and enjoy staying close to the ground, driving results rather than focusing solely on high‑level strategy.
- High resilience and composure, with the organizational precision required to navigate a busy, fluid pipeline seamlessly.
- A collaborative, thoughtful disposition – we want teammates who value joining a close‑knit group of incredibly smart and supportive people.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity
HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.
Recruiter, PhD & Research in City of Westminster employer: Hudson River Trading
Hudson River Trading offers a competitive salary and performance bonuses. Located in a dynamic environment, the team values collaboration and intellectual curiosity, making it an ideal place for passionate recruiters.
