Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at AXQ Capital (New York, NY)
AXQ Capital· New York, NY·
Job description
About Us
AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm with offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. We pursue consistent alpha through rigorous scientific research and sustained investment in technology and data infrastructure. Our strategies are deployed across global markets, spanning multiple geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons.
Job Duties
Talent is our most important asset. We look for top achievers and invest in them so they keep growing. As Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, you will run recruiting end to end for our US office while partnering closely with our global teams. You will be hands-on from day one: personally sourcing and closing our most senior hires, building the process and standards behind them, and establishing AXQ as a destination for top quantitative talent — with the opportunity to grow the function as we scale.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning the recruiting lifecycle, from role definition through offer and close
- Expanding our campus pipeline: university partnerships and internships
- Sourcing and closing portfolio managers, senior researchers, and engineers
- Improving recruiting operations, analytics, and firm-wide interview quality
- Investing in our employer brand through events, conferences, and strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- 4+ years recruiting at a fund, trading firm, or tech company, campus to senior hires
- Ambition to build and lead a recruiting function as the firm scales
- Strong sourcing instincts and comfort with direct outreach
- Data- and process-driven; you manage pipelines by the numbers
- Excellent communication skills, from campus candidates to senior hires
- Fluency with AI tooling and an ATS such as Greenhouse
- Highly organized and self-directed across concurrent projects
- Bachelor’s degree
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000, depending on prior experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
AXQ team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off
- Regular office-provided meals and team events
Additional Information
We are unable to provide U.S. visa sponsorship for this position.
Why work at AXQ Capital
- World‑class peers: Join a small, elite team of researchers and engineers from top quant firms and universities – opportunities for deep collaboration and fast learning.
- Cutting‑edge tech stack: Work with modern Python, Linux, and proprietary AI infrastructure; access to real‑time market data and feedback loops that few firms offer.
- Culture of curiosity & rigor: Firm emphasizes continuous learning, diversity of thought, and data‑driven decision making axqcap.com
- Global mobility: Offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong; hybrid/office policies vary by location (roles appear to be in‑office).
- Year‑round internships: Summer, winter, and part‑time academic‑year roles for students, with clear pathways to full‑time offers greenhouse.io
- Notable perks (inferred): Competitive compensation typical of top quant funds; exposure to the full investment process; mentorship from founding partners who are active researchers.