Job Abstract

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

We are seeking an experienced recruiter with a strong ability to source passive talent. The Senior Recruiter will manage a full-cycle corporate recruiting process nationwide and will assist with the development and execution of sourcing and recruiting strategies. Please note this is a temporary assignment for 3-6 months. The candidate must be able to work a hybrid schedule, reporting into the office 4-7/days a month.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform full-cycle recruiting and sourcing for various levels of positions nationwide
• Work effectively with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and recruiting strategy
• Draft and publish job postings and descriptions using the firm's ATS, job boards, social media, and other advertising sources
• Source passive candidates by developing engagement strategies for hard-to-fill positions while exploring new sourcing options and developing creative approaches to finding talent
• Network to build active pipelines by sourcing passive and active candidates through innovative sourcing techniques, Boolean searches, research, database mining, job board searches, utilizing various talent sourcing tools including LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Github, Slack, etc.
• Support Recruiting team in building strategies that attract diverse candidates
• Create organized action plans based on talent gaps within proposed areas that require special focus
• Screen and select candidates for testing and interviews and schedule interviews with managers
• Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management that tracks critical data on recruitment activities
• Able to attend college recruiting events upon request 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned and required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required
• 3-5 years of experience in a talent acquisition role in either corporate and/or agency/search firm experience
• Ability to recruit for a broad range of positions from administrative/clerical to executive level
• Proficient in ATS and candidate management systems, and web-based HRIS (UKG Pro, formerly UltiPro)
• Previous recruiting in financial services preferred
• Proven track record with utilizing innovative sourcing tools and advanced knowledge of LinkedIn, Boolean search capabilities
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of corporate management
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across various departments and levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy or efficiency
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current hiring range is $80,000-100,000.

At Wedbush, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, results in higher Colleague satisfaction, fosters superior client service, and adds meaningful value for stakeholders. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm and provided equal opportunities to succeed.

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