Technical Recruiter / Sourcer

Paul Murphy Associates

Chicago, IL

Title: Technical Talent Sourcer / Recruiter

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days/week in-office, Downtown)

Type: Full-Time

Paul Murphy Associates is a growing boutique search firm specializing in capital markets, trading technology, and financial infrastructure. We are seeking a Technical Talent Sourcer / Recruiter to support and scale high-impact hiring initiatives across our global client base.

This is an opportunity to join a relationship-driven team with deep industry connectivity, working on retained, exclusive, and contingent searches for leading exchanges, trading firms, and fintech vendors.

This role blends sourcing and full-cycle recruiting, with a strong emphasis on identifying niche technical talent, building pipelines, and conducting detailed market mapping.

Key Responsibilities

Technical sourcing and market mapping across niche talent pools
Candidate identification, engagement, and pipeline development
Candidate management and interview coordination
Collaboration with internal stakeholders and clients
Supporting recruiting processes, reporting, and operational workflows

Required Qualifications

1–4+ years of experience in technical recruiting and/or talent sourcing
Experience supporting or recruiting for international roles preferred
Demonstrated awareness of AI and automation opportunities in recruiting workflows
Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing methodologies
Experience recruiting within capital markets, trading technology, or financial infrastructure environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with ATS platforms and managing candidate pipelines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment

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