Campus Recruiter

Campus Recruiter CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn Chicago, IL Job Details $100,000 - $115,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave Food provided Qualifications Vendor relationship building Talent acquisition platforms Full cycle recruiting Bachelor's degree Candidate sourcing Data-driven decision making Full Job Description Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

THE ROLE

We're seeking a Campus Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team in Chicago. In this role, you'll be a critical on-the-ground presence for CTC's campus program — serving as the primary point of contact for interns, new hires, and internal stakeholders in our Chicago office. You'll own the day-to-day execution of our campus recruiting efforts, sourcing top talent and coordinating events to elevate CTC's brand. You'll work within a small, collaborative team alongside our Director of Recruiting and Campus Program Manager, and partner closely with our Human Capital Management team and business leaders across the firm. We're looking for someone who is passionate about campus recruiting, thrives on the details, and is energized by being the connective thread between students, hiring managers, and our broader team. If you love the rhythm of campus recruiting and want to make a meaningful impact at a firm that values teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Events & Program Coordination Plan, coordinate, and execute all campus and in-office recruiting events, student organization partnerships and company Super Days. Serve as the point person in Chicago for intern and new hire onboarding and programming. Manage interview scheduling and logistics during peak recruiting season (July-November). Sourcing & Candidate Engagement Develop and execute candidate sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent year-round using Handshake Premium and LinkedIn Recruiter. Build and maintain candidate pipelines across target universities and student organizations. Relationship Management Be a great partner to third-party vendors and university career center staff. Collaborate with hiring managers and business partners to understand team needs and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

2+ years of experience owning full-cycle campus recruiting, including sourcing through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake Premium A data-driven mindset with the ability to track recruiting metrics using Excel Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Proficiency with at least one applicant tracking system Excited to be the in-office point of contact for CTC's campus program — a go-to resource for interns, new hires, and stakeholders in Chicago A team-first mentality with a dedication to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams Bachelor's degree (all majors and concentrations welcome)

NICE TO HAVE

Experience working in Greenhouse Recruiting Financial services industry experience ideally in prop trading, hedge fund, and/or asset management Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need. Our Benefits We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. (

Disclaimer:

interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC) Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at . Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.