University Relations Specialist

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world.  We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it.  DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. 

As a University Relations Specialist, you will be instrumental in developing and executing our strategy to attract and recruit top-tier graduates and interns from universities around the world.

What you’ll do in this role: 

• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team to create and implement innovative strategies aimed at attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse pool of high-potential university talent


• Work with local university recruiting teams and key stakeholders to align university partnerships with business needs


• Research, identify, develop and maintain strong partnerships with several universities, student organizations, and faculty


• Plan, coordinate, and manage the logistics and scheduling of impactful on-campus and in-office recruiting events, encompassing program development, staffing, attendee preparation, catering, and shipping


• Partner with Communications team to advertise events through social channels, drw.com, and directly to students


• Collect, prepare, and analyze metrics and reports to measure the success of university partnerships and programs, continuously updating our approach to enhance outcomes


• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders and recruiters to ensure our recruiting initiatives resonate deeply with and attract top university talent

You will be right at home if you:

• Bring 3+ years of experience in university recruiting or higher education to the table


• Thrive on engaging with people and building meaningful relationships


• Are willing to travel to core universities during peak recruiting seasons


• Possess strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an exceptional attention to detail


• Demonstrate strong initiative and a sense of urgency, along with a proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment


• Approach your work with flexibility, adapting readily to an ever-changing landscape


• Have strong written and verbal communication skills


• Are proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel


• Hold a bachelor’s degree

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $125,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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