Technical Sourcer/Jr. Recruiter at Old Mission (Chicago IL, United States)
Old Mission· Chicago IL, United States·
Job description
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
Technical Sourcer/Jr. Recruiter
Old Mission is looking to add a Technical Sourcer/Jr. Recruiter to our growing Talent team to assist with sharing the Old Mission story and vision around the globe. In this role, we are looking for an intellectually curious person that enjoys research, engagement, and the thrill of the hunt. You will partner with recruiting colleagues, hiring managers, and other key business leaders to collaborate on sourcing/hiring strategies, while also getting hands-on exposure to the full recruiting lifecycle and continuously working to improve our interviewing and overall talent evaluation process.
What you’ll do:
- Research and engage candidates for a variety of mostly technical roles at all levels across the firm
- Build rapport, evaluate, and pitch candidates on opportunities that align with their needs/background
- Build a pipeline of passive candidates via a variety of different channels of your choosing
- Understand candidate’s skills, and how they tie into the broader team, along with the firm’s goals
- Proactively identify, source, and engage relevant talent, based on the existing job profile with little guidance
- Drive results that will have both short-term and long-term impact on talent at the firm
- Provide an outstanding candidate experience for anyone you communicate with on the behalf of Old Mission
- Compile reports and ensure data integrity for reporting to various stakeholders in regards to pipeline, market intelligence, etc.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ year of sourcing and/or recruiting experience with a demonstrated track record of success
- Exposure to sourcing or recruiting technical talent within a variety of disciplines
- Comfort ramping up on non-technical hiring needs, including Operations, Sales, and Trading roles, as business needs shift
- Interest in developing full-cycle recruiting skills, including candidate screening and interview coordination
- Ability to dive into the details with meticulous organization and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that allow you to build great relationships with prospects for the firm
Benefits and Perks
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Base Salary Range
$100,000 - $130,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
Why work at Old Mission
- Culture & Values: “Outwardly competitive culture with a flat hierarchy that respects good ideas, wherever they come from.” Transparency and collaboration are core. oldmissioncapital.com
- Immediate Responsibility: Traders, engineers, and operations staff are given ownership of critical processes from day one; new hires work at scale and measure impact in real time.
- Work Environment: Modern offices with well-stocked kitchens and plenty of social opportunities; founders and senior leaders remain accessible on the trading floor.
- Learning & Growth: Formal education program combined with hands‑on mentorship. Engineers get exposure to the entire technology stack (Python, C++, Kubernetes, etc.) and traders learn from desk heads directly.
- Compensation & Reviews: Employer rating of 4.2/5.0 (42 reviews) with high marks for culture (4.6), compensation (4.4), and career development (4.6). linkedin.com
- Work Policy: Likely office‑focused given trading floor environment; roles are based in Chicago, New York, and London.