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Hudson River Trading · Chicago, IL · People Ops

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a campus recruiting strategy you built or improved. What changed as a result?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually built and measured campus programs.

Tell me about a time you owned an initiative from idea to finish with little guidance.

What they are checking: Whether they are the self-directed owner the posting describes.

What would you do

How would you build relationships with faculty, career centers and student groups at a new school?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to earn real, lasting campus partnerships.

How would you engage strong students early in their studies, years before they can apply for full-time roles?

What they are checking: Whether they can run keep-warm engagement that builds interest over time.

How would you learn enough about computer science and math curricula to talk credibly with technical students?

What they are checking: Whether they will invest in understanding the technical talent they are recruiting.

A top candidate has competing offers and a short deadline. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can move quickly and coordinate the team to close strong candidates.

About the work

How would you decide which universities HRT should focus on for technical talent?

What they are checking: Whether they use data like past hires, curricula and competition results to choose target schools.

Walk me through how you would plan an on-campus event from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they can own events end to end, including follow-up that turns attendance into applicants.

What does a high-touch candidate experience look like to you in campus recruiting?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how small details shape a student's view of a firm.

How would you measure whether a campus event was worth the cost?

What they are checking: Whether they track outcomes like applicants, offers and accepts, not just attendance.

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The full job description

As published by Hudson River Trading.

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Campus Recruiter to join our Recruiting team. We are looking for an ambitious and results-oriented Campus Recruiter to build and scale HRT’s campus talent strategy. In this role, you’ll focus on building deep, long-term relationships with students and universities to ensure HRT consistently connects with the strongest emerging technical talent. If you love owning initiatives from start to finish, providing a high-touch, white-glove experience, and have a passion for campus recruiting, we want to meet you!&nbsp; Responsibilities • Campus Strategy: Identify and continually evaluate target schools; develop and refine campus recruiting strategies to secure top technical talent; maintain familiarity with relevant university curricula and course offerings • University Relations: Identify and establish relationships with key campus stakeholders, including faculty, career centers, and student organizations • Recruiting Events: Own end-to-end planning and execution of on-campus recruiting events, from strategy and registration through day-of execution and follow-up • Sourcing & Engagement: Develop and execute a robust sourcing strategy to identify and engage high-potential students early in their academic careers through targeted talent mapping, personalized relationship-building, and ongoing keep-warm engagement campaigns • Marketing & Branding: Promote campus recruiting initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen HRT’s on-campus brand • Travel & Representation: Travel frequently to campuses to host info sessions, networking events, and targeted outreach initiatives, serving as an authentic point of contact for students Qualifications • 3+ years of full lifecycle recruiting with strong exposure to hiring technical talent in tech and/or the quantitative finance industry • Experience planning and executing recruiting and networking events • Experience creating and executing sourcing strategies to identify students&nbsp; • Deep understanding of recruiting pipelines for highly selective, technical, or academic talent • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, and student organizations. • Strong proficiency with ATS and CRM platforms, plus experience working with analytics/reporting tools • Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Analytical thinker with a process-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment The estimated base salary range for this position is 140,000 to 180,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.&nbsp; This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and enrollment in our company’s retirement savings plans. Employees will receive sick and parental leave, as well as other paid time off (including 20 vacation days and 10 paid holidays in the US). Please note that benefits and time off policies will vary across non-US locations. Culture <span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. \n\nAt HRT we come from a variety of disciplines: mathematics and computer science, physics, and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization - from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. Our culture celebrates great ideas whether they come from HRT veterans or new hires. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.\n\nFeel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13185,"3":{"1":0},"10":1,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"IBM Plex Sans","16":11}" data-sheets-textstyleruns="{"1":0}{"1":328,"2":{"2":{"1":2,"2":16711935}}}{"1":402}{"1":917,"2":{"2":{"1":2,"2":16711935}}}{"1":945}">Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you. Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. 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At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.\n\nFeel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13185,"3":{"1":0},"10":1,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"IBM Plex Sans","16":11}" data-sheets-textstyleruns="{"1":0}{"1":328,"2":{"2":{"1":2,"2":16711935}}}{"1":402}{"1":917,"2":{"2":{"1":2,"2":16711935}}}{"1":945}">You can review our Global Applicant Privacy Notice , which explains how we process applicant information. &nbsp;

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