Technical Talent Sourcer

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking a Technical Talent Sourcer who can build strong pipelines, run a disciplined funnel, and perform credible first-pass technical qualification by partnering closely with hiring managers and coordinating with external recruiting firms.

Responsibilities:

• Own sourcing for technology hiring across software engineering, infrastructure, and IT roles (junior through senior)

• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to define requirements, clarify must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, and build sourcing plans

• Build top-of-funnel pipelines through multiple channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking/events, targeted outreach, alumni groups, technical communities, and research-based sourcing

• Conduct initial technical qualification: validate experience, ask role-relevant technical questions, and produce structured candidate summaries that help hiring managers quickly assess fit

• Apply strong process discipline to manage pipeline stages and keep stakeholders aligned on progress and next steps

• Use Agile/Scrum-style practices (intake, prioritization, weekly check-ins, retrospective and process improvements) to continuously improve speed, quality, and candidate experience

• Drive funnel effectiveness: expand candidate volume while narrowing to only the highest-signal candidates for onsite / final rounds

• Build and manage relationships with external recruiting partners: calibrate on roles, set quality standards, track performance, and ensure agencies expand reach rather than duplicate efforts

• Track and report sourcing metrics (response rates, conversion by stage, pipeline health, time-to-fill) and use data to improve sourcing strategies

• Stay current on recruiting technology and AI tools; experiment with new sourcing approaches while maintaining confidentiality and candidate trust

• Work closely alongside the software engineering and IT teams day-to-day, including attending relevant project stand-ups / sprint planning, and occasionally pitching in on team initiatives (documentation, testing support, process tasks, light analysis) to build deeper context for the roles and improve technical qualification and outreach credibility

Qualifications:

• Technical degree (CS, IT, Engineering, MIS, or similar) or equivalent technical foundation

• Prefer candidates coming from a tech-adjacent path such as Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, Project Manager, Implementation/Solutions Analyst, or similar

• Able to speak comfortably about technology fundamentals and ask smart technical clarifying questions (stack, systems, SDLC, infra basics, role-specific concepts)

• Demonstrated process orientation: experience working in structured delivery environments (e.g., Agile/Scrum) and strong follow-through

• Strong research, writing, and stakeholder communication skills; able to produce clear candidate assessments and run tight workflows

• High ownership and pace—comfortable operating in a demanding environment with a high-quality bar

Compensation:

• Base salary: $90,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. Actual offer will reflect your specific skills, years of relevant experience, and fit for the role. It is unlikely that all new hires will start at the top of this range.

About the Company:

For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $4 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team of over 120 individuals is the engine of our success, and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

WAM is a fit for you if:

• You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.

• You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.

• You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.

• You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.

WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.