Job Description Summary:Position Overview
Cambridge Associates is seeking a proactive, consultative Recruiter to support US hiring across Shared Services and Investment Operations functions. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and Human Capital colleagues to deliver high-quality, inclusive recruiting processes for a range of technical, operational, and business-critical positions.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience, including exposure to IT and Investment Operations talent markets. They will be comfortable managing multiple searches simultaneously, advising stakeholders on talent strategy, and delivering a strong candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
Job Description:Key Responsibilities- Lead full-cycle recruitment for positions across Shared Services (A&F, IT, Legal) and Investment Operations including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection, offer development, and onboarding handoff.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, establish recruiting strategies, calibrate candidate profiles, and manage search progress.
- Recruit for a range of technology roles, such as software engineering, data and analytics, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and technology project management.
- Recruit for Investment Operations roles, such as trade operations, client reporting, performance and data operations, portfolio administration, reconciliation, treasury, and investment systems support.
- Build and maintain diverse pipelines through direct sourcing, referrals, professional networks, recruiting platforms, and external search partners where appropriate.
- Conduct initial candidate assessments, evaluating technical or operational experience, motivation, career trajectory, communication skills, and alignment with role requirements and firm culture.
- Deliver a professional, responsive, and well-managed candidate experience throughout the process.
- Advise hiring teams on market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, candidate feedback, and process improvements.
- Coordinate structured interview processes, support interviewer preparation, and ensure timely collection and synthesis of feedback.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system and ensure adherence to data privacy, employment-law, and internal policy requirements.
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices.
- Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition initiatives, including employer branding, process optimization, workforce planning, and diversity-focused recruiting strategies.
Qualifications and Experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 4-7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally gained within financial services, professional services, technology, asset management, or another complex, regulated environment.
- Experience recruiting for technology roles is required, with familiarity across one or more areas such as software engineering, data, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, or IT delivery.
- Experience recruiting for IT, Investment Operations, middle-office, fund operations, portfolio operations, or investment data roles is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated direct-sourcing capability and confidence engaging passive candidates across technical and operational talent pools.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and translating business needs into effective recruiting plans.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.
- Strong understanding of structured interviewing, candidate assessment, and inclusive hiring practices.
- Experience operating across multiple locations or international talent markets is a plus.
Skills and Competencies- Strong stakeholder management and consultative communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple active searches, and changing business needs with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness of talent-market dynamics for both technology and investment operations roles.
- High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential candidate and business information.
- Data-driven approach to recruiting, including use of pipeline, time-to-fill, offer-acceptance, and source-of-hire metrics.
- Collaborative working style, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Commitment to delivering an equitable, inclusive, and candidate-centered hiring experience.
Base salary range for this role:
Pay Range Minimum:
81200
Pay Range Maximum:
105600
In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
