Talent Acquisition Lead at Clear Street

New York, New York, United States

Clear Street Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital Markets, BrokerageIndustries

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with at least 5+ years leading a high-performing TA team
  • Proven ability to scale recruiting operations within a high-growth or financial technology environment
  • Proven track record of executive-level recruitment, including managing complex, confidential, or high-impact searches
  • Strong understanding of data and analytics as a driver of recruiting decisions
  • Experience building and managing employer branding and DEI initiatives
  • Skilled in stakeholder management - able to influence, advise, and collaborate across executive and business teams
  • Passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences and developing high-performing recruiting teams
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving organization that values accountability, ownership, and transparency

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Talent Acquisition function - manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to deliver best-in-class hiring outcomes
  • Define and execute the firm’s recruiting strategy, aligning with business objectives and workforce plans
  • Build and enhance Clear Street’s employer brand to attract top talent across technology, operations, and corporate functions
  • Own talent reporting and analytics, delivering regular insights on recruiting performance, funnel efficiency, and workforce trends
  • Partner with leadership to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within hiring strategies and candidate experience
  • Design and implement early career programs, including internships, graduate hiring, and partnerships with universities
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to anticipate talent needs and shape proactive sourcing strategies
  • Oversee vendor relationships and external partnerships, ensuring quality and alignment with Clear Street’s brand and standards
  • Continuously improve processes, tools, and candidate experience to ensure consistency, fairness, and scalability

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Recruiting Strategy
Team Leadership
Employer Branding
DEI
Data-Driven Recruiting
Full-Cycle Recruiting

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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