Talent Acquisition Partner

Company Overview

hermeneutic Investments is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm and hedge fund. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensure that hermeneutic Investments will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to strengthen our recruiting function as the firm continues to grow. This is a high-impact, hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with direct execution. You will work as a trusted partner to our trading, research, and engineering teams, applying deep market insight and a builder’s mentality to attract top-tier talent across traditional finance and crypto-native markets. As a lean, agile firm, we move quickly and deliberately. In this role, you will have significant influence over who joins the team and how we compete for talent in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

1. Own end-to-end recruiting across trading, research, engineering, and global support functions.
2. Build role specifications and sourcing strategies that leverage both traditional finance networks and crypto-native communities, aligned with immediate hiring needs and long-term pipeline development.
3. Proactively source, engage, and assess high-caliber talent through direct outreach and referrals while leveraging both traditional and non-traditional channels, including open-source and crypto-native communities.
4. Strengthen and refine interview processes to accurately assess both technical capabilities and cultural fit within a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.
5. Partner closely with senior leadership to understand evolving team needs and provide real-time market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive dynamics.
6. Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, recruiting platforms, and tools to maximize impact while maintaining high quality standards.
7. Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify bottlenecks, improve processes, and demonstrate impact.

Requirements

1. 6+ years in Talent Acquisition, with significant experience recruiting for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or crypto trading shops.
2. Proven track record of sourcing high-quality traders, researchers, or portfolio managers, ideally with some exposure to crypto or digital asset markets.
3. Experience recruiting for technical roles (e.g., blockchain engineers) is a plus but not required; a strong willingness to learn is essential.
4. Deep understanding of trading and research talent markets, within traditional finance or crypto-native communities, including candidate availability, competitive landscapes, and compensation trends.
5. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence, advise, and build trust with hiring managers.
6. Data-driven mindset, with experience using recruiting metrics to inform decisions and improve hiring outcomes.

Desired Attributes

1. Comfortable discussing both traditional finance strategies (e.g., equity long/short) and crypto-native concepts (e.g., how token emissions and investor behavior affect asset prices); understands what motivates institutional versus crypto-native talent.
2. Proactive and relationship-driven, consistently identifying and engaging talent rather than waiting for inbound candidates.
3. Adaptable and resilient, able to find effective sourcing solutions when traditional channels are limited.
4. Understands that each hire materially impacts culture in a small firm; balances team fit and long-term potential with immediate role requirements.
5. Thrive in fast-paced environments that require building, iterating, and improving processes in real time.

Interview Process

1. CV Screening – We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above.
2. HR Interview – An interview focused on a deep dive into your recruiting experience, market knowledge, execution approach, and ability to operate in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
3. COO Interview – To understand your experience, overall skill set, and cultural fit.
4. Co-Founder Interview – A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm’s values.

Company Values

Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values:

1. Drive – We believe the best team members are deeply passionate about what they do. That passion fuels their growth, drives them to seek out the best teams, and leads them to hold high expectations of themselves in pursuit of excellence.
2. Ownership – We aim to extend ownership as broadly as possible across the firm. In return, we value people who take initiative, step up when needed, and treat the company’s goals as their own.
3. Judgment – We value those who see the big picture and focus on what truly drives impact and results. They use time wisely, adapt across domains, and always prioritize outcomes over comfort zones.
4. Openness – We foster a culture of open communication, mutual challenge, and shared growth. We believe constructive debate and proactive knowledge sharing lead us closer to the truth—and better decisions.
5. Competence – We work with people who bring exceptional intellectual strength. What sets them apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they use what they know to navigate change, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully in fast-changing environments.
6. Resilience – We perform under pressure. Markets move fast, and so do we—but we stay grounded, focused, and calm. We embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly without losing sight of long-term goals.