IMC

Talent Sourcer - Machine Learning & Quantitative Research

IMC$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree; 4-7 years in technical sourcing, preferably in ML or quantitative fields.
  • Strong knowledge of machine learning, AI, and quantitative research.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and engage technical talent in competitive environments.
  • Experience using channels like GitHub and Kaggle for talent sourcing.
  • Ability to develop sourcing strategies based on market data and insights.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working closely with recruiters and managers.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple searches.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with hiring managers to identify needs in ML and Quantitative Research.
  • Create and implement creative strategies to source experienced talent.
  • Build pipelines of passive candidates for technical roles.
  • Conduct market mapping and analyze talent landscapes to inform hiring strategies.
  • Utilize diverse sourcing channels to engage top talent.
  • Communicate effectively with candidates to provide a positive experience.
  • Track sourcing activities and pipeline health for informed recruiting decisions.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive paid leave.
  • Health and insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
As an ML and Quantitative Research Sourcer, you will be focused on identifying and engaging experienced talent across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research, mapping competitive talent landscapes, building relationships with high-caliber technical professionals, and developing creative sourcing strategies that strengthen IMC's presence within the broader ML and quantitative communities. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver strong pipelines of experienced candidates, assess talent against our technical and cultural standards, and provide market insights that inform hiring strategy.

Your Core Responsibilities
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research functions
  • Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage experienced talent
  • Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive candidates across key technical markets
  • Conduct market mapping and talent landscape analysis to support hiring strategy and workforce planning
  • Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Kaggle, research publications/conferences, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels to identify and engage top technical talent.
  • Engage candidates with compelling outreach and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing process
  • Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and market insights to inform recruiting decisions
  • Collaborate closely with recruiting teams to continuously improve sourcing processes and effectiveness

Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree; 4-7 years of sourcing experience focused on technical hiring, ideally within Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, or related technical domains
  • Strong understanding of ML, AI, quantitative research, and broader technical talent landscapes
  • Demonstrated success building relationships with and engaging experienced technical talent in competitive markets
  • Experience identifying and engaging talent through channels such as GitHub, Kaggle, Hugging Face, LinkedIn Recruiter, research publications, and other technical communities
  • Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies using data, feedback, and market insights
  • Collaborative approach with experience partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers in fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and operate with a high degree of ownership

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range

$100,000-$150,000 USD

About IMC

IMC Financial Markets, sometimes referred to as IMC Trading, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world. Founded in 1989 as International Market makers Combination, the company employs over 1100 people and has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong and Mumbai. IMC is a technology-driven trading firm active in over 100 trading venues throughout the world and offering liquidity to over 200,000 securities. IMC makes markets in the major exchange-traded instruments – equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies – on 100 exchanges worldwide and is a significant liquidity provider on the NYSE Arca, NASDAQ, CBOE, BATS, and CME exchanges.
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