Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.
About the Role:
We seek a Talent Acquisition Specialist who has experience recruiting for Technology roles. The ideal candidate should have an acute sense of ownership over the recruitment process, come with strong time management expertise, have an aptitude for growth and learning, and possess keen intuition and follow-up skills.
Please note that this is a 9-month contract role with the possibility of an extension.
As a member of the Human Resources Team, you’ll:
Utilise various channels and tools to ​​identify and assess top talent across Technology, Trading and Middle Office functions
Review resumes and evaluate candidate applications, conduct pre-screening interviews, present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers, and guide candidates through the entire interview process
Partner with Hiring Managers to understand departmental functions and role requirements, and advise on recruitment strategies in order to enhance the effectiveness of recruitment efforts
Develop and manage relationships with recruiting search firms, both contingency and retained
Work within hiring timelines to negotiate with candidates and close roles
Offer value-added recruitment services such as market trend analysis, salary benchmarkings, job description optimisation, and recruitment process enhancements
Build recruitment dashboards for data and reporting
Contribute to ad hoc HR activities as required
We’d love for you to have:
At least 3 years of experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition with an emphasis on technical recruitment
Experience with multiple sourcing channels such as passive candidate sourcing, cold calling and referrals
Experience using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools
Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, global fair employment acts and regulations
Excellent communication and follow-up skills, with a flair for managing relationships
Ability to deliver high-quality work whilst handling short timelines
An understanding of the HFT industry, particularly its market dynamics, technology and trends a plus
What we offer:
Annual leave
An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
Comprehensive Insurance coverage
Well stocked pantry
Competitive compensation
What you can expect working at Grasshopper:
At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!
Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.