Full-Time

Technology Talent Sourcer

G-Research

G-Research

1,001-5,000 employees

Quantitative finance research applying rigorous methods

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Market Research
Computer Networking
DevOps

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Requirements
  • At least four years’ experience sourcing technical talent within a recruitment agency or internal talent acquisition function.
  • A creative and systematic approach to sourcing and engaging technical talent.
  • The ability to balance multiple roles and priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Experience working with and presenting to a variety of stakeholders, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and seniority levels.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • A collaborative and adaptable approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent networking skills.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and engage specialist software, infrastructure, DevOps, and hardware engineering talent across a range of markets and backgrounds.
  • Research and build talent pipelines using sourcing tools, generative artificial intelligence platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, community platforms, and internal systems.
  • Attend networking events, lectures, conferences, careers fairs, and meet-ups to build the candidate pipeline and relationships.
  • Drive external and internal referrals through new-joiner catch-ups and staff engagement.
  • Build relationships with prospective candidates, understand their motivations, and support talent acquisition specialists throughout the hiring process.
  • Prepare candidates for interviews and share market insights to support hiring strategies.
  • Evaluate new sourcing platforms, tooling, and opportunities to automate.
  • Support administrative duties, including CV review, where required.

G-Research applies scientific rigour to solve complex challenges in financial markets. It brings together world-class researchers and engineers to develop data-driven models and trading ideas, testing them through rigorous experimentation and robust infrastructure. Unlike many traditional asset managers, its culture emphasizes deep exploration, reproducibility, methodical execution, and long-term thinking. The goal is to generate alpha through disciplined, evidence-based research that informs investment decisions and advances understanding of financial markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 ELLIS partnership funds 36 researchers, expanding long-term AI talent supply.
  • July 2026 open roles show active hiring across quant, machine learning, and security.
  • June 2026 grant winners and Oxford PhD prizes keep G-Research prominent in academia.

What critics are saying

  • Trading alpha decays fast; hedge funds like Citadel and Jane Street compete aggressively for talent.
  • Heavy reliance on London-based specialists raises replacement risk if compensation or culture slips.
  • No visible product diversification leaves returns hostage to research performance and market regime shifts.

What makes G-Research unique

  • London quant firm with 400-plus developers and deep in-house research infrastructure.
  • G-Research embeds generative AI across SDLC; Forrester reported up to 200% task gains.
  • NextGen partnerships with ELLIS and Oxford strengthen its academic recruiting pipeline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Pension

9% company pension contributions

Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Lunch provided

Monthly company events

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Sick days

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Performance Bonus

Bonus

Stock Options

Company Equity

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

OpenStack

OpenStack Ironic

On-site gym

Car parking

Meal Benefits

Meal Benefits

Company News

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Forrester
Mar 21st, 2024
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G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, has successfully introduced TuringBots into its SDLC, and Forrester were given the opportunity to review the firm's approach and results.

eFinancialCareers
Nov 13th, 2023
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