Job Description

Job Description

X4 Alpha – Senior Exec Search Consultant / Principal Recruiter - 5-10+ yrs experience

Looking for best in class Quant finance search professionals - connect to me on LinkedIn directly or apply online. Offering industry leading compensation / commission / profit share setups to $1m+ billers.

X4 Alpha is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the quantitative trading space, partnering with leading high-frequency trading firms and quant hedge funds. Our mission is to reflect the values of the quant trading industry through four core principles: discretion, world-class talent, comprehensive market knowledge, and transparency .

Why Join Us?

• Backed by X4 Group , a global talent partner, X4 Alpha combines the autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up with the resources and tools of an established organisation.
• Over 90% of our relationships are with CEOs and senior leaders at top proprietary trading firms and quant hedge funds, giving you direct access to decision-makers and the chance to own key accounts.
• Join a high-performing team where individual billings regularly exceed $500,000 per year.
• Prime office location in Manhattan in an Industrious building, excellent views and professional high-tech office environment
• Extensive LinkedIn Inmail capability benefiting from large parent Group level corporate deal
• Multiple tech platforms to power you for success: ZoomInfo, Lusha, SalesQL, Salesforce CRM, Sourcewhale with paid for Market Intel subscriptions to provide a competitive market edge
• Regular incentive targets - combination of local and global trips, lunch clubs, ad-hoc events
• Multiple high commitment jobs to work the second you join with some of the most established firms globally.

Principal level Recruiter

As a Principal / Highly experienced Recruiter / Search Consultant, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle. Your role will focus on identifying and attracting exceptional talent , building strong relationships with clients and candidates, and driving business development to secure new opportunities. You’ll play a key part in shaping careers and helping firms hire the brightest minds in quantitative trading.

Requirements

• Able to show track record of $500k-$1m+ billing years
• Strong account management experience with a range of trading houses, hedge funds, MFT/HFT/Crypto firms - we work with start-ups/spin-offs, as well as some of the best names across New York, London, Chicago, Europe.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Vast network in the space is ideal - with creative candidate attraction methods.
• Self-driven, resilient, and results-oriented with a creative, solution-focused mindset
• Prior experience in quant development, quant research, MFT/HFT/Stat-Arb markets, AI engineering, commodities trading, portfolio managers

We foster a collaborative environment where success is shared, not competitive. To build a strong foundation in our approach and culture, we require all team members to work from the office four days a week during their first year .

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary : $75,000 – $125,000 before commission
• Market-leading commission structure and profit share for any team you build
• Additional compensation opportunities, including discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, and wellness plans
• Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience

X4 Alpha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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