Talent Acquisition Associate (Graduate) – Technology

The role: At AlphaSights, our people are our greatest asset and integral to the service we provide. As a Talent Acquisition Associate in our Technology team, you will work on developing creative and innovative strategies to identify and engage world-class talent across various technology & strategy roles and teams. You will also be responsible for thoroughly and diligently screening candidates and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process. What you’ll do: Manage the candidate selection: Thoroughly screening CVs and diligently evaluating candidates against our desired characteristics to ensure role and values alignment. Lead sourcing initiatives: Executing tactical research and employing intelligent sourcing campaigns to find and engage active and passive candidates across various pipelines and geographies. Provide a best-in-class candidate experience: Managing candidate communications, effectively educating candidates on AlphaSights’ available opportunities, and facilitating a positive and impactful experience. Own the full recruiting lifecycle: Managing the end-to-end process from talent attraction and selection to drafting contracts and conducting background checks. Build strong relationships with the Technology & Strategy leadership team: Navigating hiring manager preferences tactfully and flexibly, such that their needs are met consistently and in alignment with our function’s recruiting philosophy. Collaborate on ad-hoc projects: Partnering with the technical recruiting team and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance the experience for candidates and internal stakeholders. Who you are: You hold a Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials. Highly driven and proactive – you have excellent planning and organisational skills, can meet tight deadlines, and prioritise your workload in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator – you demonstrate strong verbal and written communication that confidently, clearly, and convincingly conveys your message to candidates, hiring managers, and other teams. Meticulous – you hold yourself to high standards, have obsessive attention to detail, and take a methodical approach to work. Adaptable mindset – you are open to iterating your approach to recruiting and adapting flexibility to challenges that arise, to achieve the ultimate goal of bringing top talent on board. Benefits: 4% matched pension contribution on qualified earnings Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance 25 vacation days, 8 bank holidays, and business closure between Christmas and New Year The option to work from home every Thursday and Friday State-of-the-art office with amenities in the City of London A Clear and transparent competency framework that outlines defined pathways for career progression and promotion AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.

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