Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.
Our People Team, part of the Intel department, focuses on delivering employee-first solutions to the business. We go all-out to understand and support our team member's needs, leverage data to gain insights and trends, and advance our human-capital-related applications for efficiency and consistency. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. The People Team is comprised of Employee Experience, People Operations, Talent, and Training & Education.
These groups work closely together to bring in the best talent for Team Belvedere and from day one, make sure that all team members have all the tools they need to succeed and develop through their tenure. Belvedere Trading is growing, and so is our Talent team! We’re on the lookout for a Technical Recruiter who’s energized by fast-paced environments, excited to help build high-performing technical teams, and ready to make a real impact from day one. In this role, you’ll help drive the growth of key areas like software engineering, machine learning, and data engineering, the teams that power our tech strategy and fuel our competitive edge. As a Technical Recruiter, you won’t just fill roles, you’ll play a strategic part in shaping the future of our tech talent by sourcing passive and hard to engage talent, think opportunistically, and pipeline for some of our core engines of innovation and performance at Belvedere. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, collaborate across teams, and gain deep exposure to our trading and technology ecosystem. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on ownership, loves solving complex hiring challenges, and is eager to keep learning and growing.
What you'll do
- Partner with data, engineering execution, and research and development technical teams to understand hiring needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies that align with team goals and broader business priorities.
- Engage and attract top-tier technical talentfrom inside and outside the industry.
- Build and nurture pipelines for roles critical to Belvedere’s long-term success, maintaining engagement with high-potential candidates and market influencers.
- Navigate complex recruiting scenarios (non-competes, garden leave, visa processes) with discretion, creativity, and compliance awareness.
- Foster collaboration across internal teams (People Ops, Legal, DEI, and leadership) to deliver a consistently thoughtful and engaging candidate experience.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies providing data-driven strategies to influence recruiting direction.
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing Belvedere at industry events and building strong relationships with external networks and trading communities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide a positive candidate experience, reflecting Belvedere’s core values.
- Continuously improve hiring processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities.
What you'll need
- 2+ years proven experience providing full cycle recruiting processes for technical roles in a corporate or agency recruitment setting.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging hard-to-find talent in highly competitive markets.
- Experience navigating complex hiring challenges, including non-compete agreements, garden leave requirements, and visa sponsorship processes.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a consultative approach to partnering with senior leaders and trading desks.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with recruitment tools, ATS platforms (preferably Lever), and advanced sourcing techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
$80,000 - $120,000 a yearAdditionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.
Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.
Our Stance
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.
Work Schedule:
Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours.
Occasional nights and weekends.
Amount of Travel Required:
Occasional travel to off-site events, conferences, and job fairs.
Physical:
Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time as well as the ability to lift 30 pounds
Sponsorship:
Not available for this position.
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