Front Office Talent Acquisition Specialist; Asset Management

Front Office Talent Acquisition Specialist (Asset Management)

• Hourly Rate: $70-$90
• Duration: 6+ months
• Location: Jersey City, on-site 5 days per week
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Start: Immediate | Potential to convert to permanent

A highly regarded and well-established asset management firm is seeking an experienced Front Office Talent Acquisition Specialist to support a significant increase in hiring across its commercial, client‑facing teams. This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end contract role with high visibility and strong potential for permanent conversion for the right individual.

• Serve as a strategic talent partner to front office hiring managers across Client Services, Distribution, Strategic Relationships, and Institutional Markets, advising on role scoping, market availability, and hiring strategies.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for high‑impact, revenue‑aligned roles, from intake and workforce planning through sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Develop and execute direct sourcing strategies for front office talent, including proactive market mapping, targeted outreach, and pipeline building for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide real‑time market intelligence to stakeholders, including talent availability, compensation benchmarking, competitor insights, and hiring timelines to inform decision‑making.
• Own and optimize candidate pipeline management within iCIMS, ensuring accurate reporting, data integrity, and visibility into hiring progress across multiple requisitions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador, delivering a high‑touch, polished candidate experience that reflects the firm’s reputation in the market.
• Manage high‑volume hiring while maintaining quality, prioritization, and speed in a fast‑paced, highly visible environment.
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, compensation, and business leadership to support hiring outcomes aligned with broader business growth, particularly within institutional and alternatives‑focused teams.

• Proven experience recruiting front office roles within Asset Management or Financial Services environments
• 8+ years of experience recruiting within top‑tier financial services or asset management firms
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑volume and highly visible environment
• Exceptional communication skills with a high level of professionalism and polish
• Demonstrated ability to work end‑to‑end as an independent individual contributor

If your background aligns with the above and you would like to be considered, please apply directly or contact rileyg for additional information and the full job description.