Principal Recruitment Consultant - Quantitative Finance

Talencore • New York, NY

5d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

A leading specialist recruitment firm is seeking a 360 Principal Recruitment Consultant to join its high-performing Quantitative Finance desk. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated clients in global financial markets, including hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and top-tier investment institutions.

You’ll be stepping into a well-established market with strong existing relationships, while also having the autonomy to further grow and shape your desk.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in recruitment (ideally within Quant, Finance, or a closely related market).
• Stable career history (approximately 2 years per role preferred).
• Proven track record of consistent billings and revenue generation.
• Strong understanding of the quantitative finance landscape and key market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to win and manage client relationships.
• Confidence in headhunting high-calibre, niche talent.
• Driven, commercially minded, and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a full 360 recruitment desk within the Quantitative Finance market.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading clients across hedge funds, quantitative trading firms, and investment institutions.
• Deliver high-quality candidates across areas such as: Quantitative Researchers, Quantitative Traders, Quantitative Developers, and Risk & Model Validation.
• Proactively source, headhunt, and engage top-tier quantitative talent.
• Drive new business development and expand existing client accounts.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial briefing through to placement and post-placement care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees