Full-Time

Campus Talent Associate

Posted on 10/2/2024

Bridgewater Associates

Bridgewater Associates

1,001-5,000 employees

Investment management and economic research firm

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$105k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Westport, CT, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid schedule with onsite requirements alternating between NYC and Westport campuses.

Category
Generalist Recruiting
People & HR
Requirements
  • 4-year degree from an accredited undergraduate institution (any field of study)
  • 2+ years recruiting experience
  • Track record of success in a rigorous environment with tight deliverables and high standards
  • Passion for talent and the creative ways of finding, attracting and assessing it
  • Ability to create and apply non-traditional, strategic solutions to business problems
  • Strong track record of partnering with senior clients to work through complex problems
  • Ability to drive search strategy and results using data and metrics
Responsibilities
  • Understand and influence hiring needs & role requirements, reconcile requirements with the broader talent market, and translate knowledge into high-quality rubrics with key profile indicators/markers
  • Hold compelling, accurate conversations with candidates about Bridgewater’s opportunities and embody the Bridgewater culture as you build and sustain relationships with students, professors, and career service representatives
  • In partnership with Bridgewater’s senior investors, create and execute sourcing strategies
  • Research, direct source and track top university talent
  • Evolve search strategy by evaluating various dimensions to improve the search and outcomes.
  • Assess candidates consistent with role requirements and provide that holistic picture to the hiring teams
  • Work with candidates on all parts of the offer process
  • Partner with a Campus Coordinator to ensure all hiring logistics and processes are handled flawlessly
  • Represent Bridgewater with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
Bridgewater Associates

Bridgewater Associates

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Bridgewater Associates focuses on understanding the global economy and financial markets to manage investment portfolios for institutional clients. Their approach involves a culture of radical truth and transparency, encouraging open discussions and thoughtful disagreements to foster improvement and innovation. This company stands out from competitors by emphasizing an idea meritocracy, where the best ideas prevail regardless of their source, and by applying a principled way of working that is continuously tested and refined. The goal of Bridgewater Associates is to achieve excellence in both their work and relationships, ultimately delivering strong performance for their clients while building meaningful connections.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$227.1M

Headquarters

Westport, Connecticut

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on digital assets in the UAE opens new revenue streams.
  • Strategic relationship with State Street Global Advisors enhances investment capabilities.
  • Promotion of Joanna Alpert indicates a shift towards innovative investment products.

What critics are saying

  • Strategic relationship with State Street may lead to conflicts of interest.
  • Promotion of Joanna Alpert could disrupt existing operations or client relations.
  • Digital asset operations in the UAE may expose Bridgewater to regulatory risks.

What makes Bridgewater Associates unique

  • Bridgewater's radical transparency culture fosters innovation and open communication.
  • The firm has a strong focus on understanding global economies and financial markets.
  • Bridgewater's unique principles guide decision-making and stress-test ideas collectively.

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Benefits

Best-in-class medical insurance and prescription drug coverage, with all premiums fully covered by Bridgewater, for employees and their dependents.

Generous dental and vision insurance offerings.

Concierge patient services for anyone dealing with serious or chronic issues and the capability to find the highest quality doctors in their area.

Telemedicine service with 24/7 availability of medical professionals at no cost to employees.

Confidential and free counseling services with licensed therapists and clinicians provided through our Employee Assistance Program.

Healthcare Advocate advisors to help navigate the healthcare system.

Ability to take time off when employees need it: Our new flexible paid time off policy requires employees to take a minimum of 15 days per year, with no cap. In addition, there are 16 annual company holidays — the standard NYSE schedule plus six additional holidays, yielding several four-day weekends throughout the year.

Unlimited, fully paid sick days for all Bridgewater employees.

Paid and unpaid leave of absence options, including fully paid short-term disability, long-term disability benefits, and bereavement.

Eight weeks of fully paid parental bonding and care-giving time for all new parents with an additional eight weeks of paid medical recovery time for those who give birth.

Optional part-time ramp back program for returning parents as they transition back to work.

State-of-the-art mother’s rooms with equipment and accessories to support breastfeeding mothers.

Resources for parents, including a working parents group, support finding childcare, and support for parents of children with behavioral or developmental special needs.

Support for family planning that includes financial assistance for adoption, surrogacy, and egg/embryonic freezing costs.

30 days of back-up dependent care, with access to a national network of childcare centers, in-home providers, and eldercare resources as well as discounted rates on academic support services.

Pet insurance plans that reimburse eligible veterinary expenses relating to wellness coverage, accidents, illnesses, and injuries.

For employees on Guard or Reserve assignments, Bridgewater ensures full pay for up to a year and continuous benefits coverage for up to two years.

Competitive 401(k) plan that matches up to $15k of employee contributions annually, with immediate eligibility and vesting.

Free and automatic enrollment into Basic Life insurance; supplemental life insurance is available at cost for employees who are looking for additional coverage.

Flexible spending accounts for eligible health and dependent care expenses, which allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical needs, childcare, or eldercare.

Competitive group rates for life and accident insurance, auto and home insurance, and group legal plans.

Commuter benefit program that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for commuting costs via public transportation.

Remote work flexibility with most employees required to work onsite 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to work offsite on other days.

Free access to on-site gyms and meditation rooms.

Free daily prepared lunch and a variety of on-the-go meals, snack, and beverage options.

Engaged and active community that includes frequent company events (such as our Distinguished Speaker Series), several affinity networks, and nearly 100 employee-led extracurricular groups.

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