Talent Sourcer – Machine Learning & Quantitative Research

IMCChicago, Illinois

$100,000 - $150,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$100,000-$150,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

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 - $150,000USD

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

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FAQs About Talent Sourcer – Machine Learning & Quantitative Research Jobs at IMC

What is the work location for this position at IMC?

This job at IMC is located in Chicago, Illinois, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at IMC?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $100,000 and $150,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at IMC?

IMC lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at IMC?

IMC is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by IMC for this role?

IMC offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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