Deputy Head of University Talent Acquisition, EMEA & APAC

About the Company

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 trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of university recruiters, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Partner with the Head of University Talent Acquisition to design and execute our university recruiting strategy
• Champion a quality-first approach to recruitment, ensuring we target, assess, and hire the strongest talent from top universities
• Use data and market insights to evaluate recruiting processes and programs
• Manage the full life cycle of university recruitment, including resume reviews, interview management, and offer execution
• Lead the planning, execution, and ongoing enhancement of intern programs across EMEA and APAC
• Represent the firm at campus events and on-site programs
• Maintain a deep understanding of competitor hiring trends and the evolving university recruiting landscape

Requirements

• 8+ years in university recruiting experience, including leadership experience
• Experience managing or supporting university recruiting across EMEA and/or APAC markets
• Experience planning, managing, and executing intern programs
• Proven track record of engaging and hiring top talent from leading universities
• Understanding of regional differences in campus recruiting and graduate talent programs
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel during key recruiting seasons across EMEA and APAC
• Bachelor’s degree