High Water Staffing is an executive search firm that specializes in the financial services industry. Our focus on the financial services sector makes us the ideal choice for job seekers seeking positions at hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, private equity firms, family offices and other financial services organizations of all sizes and scopes. Through these strategic connections, we provide best-in-class workforce solutions for finance companies and professionals.
At High Water Staffing, we understand that job seekers and employers have plenty of options when it comes to recruitment services. For those seeking recruitment services within the financial services industry, however, we distinguish ourselves in a number of compelling ways:
An Opportunistic Approach
Because we specialize in the financial services sector, we understand what our clients do and know what they're looking for. In the rare event that it's unclear, we ask and educate ourselves until we have a firm grasp of a client's goals and how they operate.
Consultative Services
Our talented team works closely and tirelessly with clients to ensure that they find what they need. The way we see it, there's a job for everyone, and there's an ideal candidate for every position. We aren't satisfied until you are.
Loyal Candidate Base
Employers benefit enormously from our extensive candidate base. Our candidates routinely refer colleagues and friends as well, so there's always a fresh pool of viable job seekers.
Retained Searches
By representing hiring managers on an exclusive basis, we're able to ensure that candidates' and employers' interests are aligned and that placement is as efficient and effective as possible.
High Water Staffing works on an opportunistic basis. Meaning, we understand exactly what our clients do and what they are looking for. If we are not sure, we ask you.
We have a loyal candidate base that constantly refers relevant colleagues and friends, even if they are not the right fit or are currently content with their careers.
For more specialized roles or where discretion is paramount, a retained search may be more appropriate. By partnering with High Water Staffing on an exclusive basis our clients will gain several advantages:
$10Bn+ Hedge fund
Client is in search of a high frequency trader with 5+ years of experience. The candidate should have excellent C++ programming skills, a portable track record, and a strong desire to succeed.
Large Hedge Fund
Major Global Macro Fund is looking for an experienced analyst with over 3 years of experience in a global macro hedge fund. Knowledge of fx and rates derivatives are of high interest. The candidate should have hands on experience working with Portfolio Managers.
HFT Firm
Ideally PhD level, 5+ years of experience in equities, superb coding ability, ideally dealing with large datasets and intraday data
$4Bn+ Global Macro Hedge Fund
Firm is looking for highly profitable traders with live track records. Asset classes include equity, fixed income, credit, commodities, and fx. There is currently a strong interest in commodity options and futures traders. At least 3+ year track record.
Top Asset Management Firm
5 years of experience as a desk quant with education from top notch universities, well educated in math
Well Established Proprietary Firm
Our client is seeking experienced equity salespeople. 5+ years of experience with a track record are absolute musts. Additionally, it is expected that the candidate have strong relationships with buy side firms that invest in equity. Such firms include hedge funds, mutual funds, & long only shops. The client offers a rewarding pay structure for successful producers.
Major Quantitative Hedge Fund
Generally C++ or Python algo developers with high frequency experience supporting trading
Mid Sized Investment Bank
Start up app with a brand new NYC office is looking for IOS developers with 2-5 years of mobile development experience. Ideally, experience developing in Objective C, .NET, and Xamarin are most desired. Candidate should have strong communication skills and be a natural hard worker.
Algo Prop Firm
Top investment bank is looking for Java Developers with financial services experience. 5+ years of coding and working with equities, fixed income, fx, or commodity trading systems development. Candidate should have supported front office operations.
Hedge Fund Backed Mobile App
Top investment bank is looking for Python Developers with financial services experience. 5+ years of coding working with credit derivatives, mortgages, and fixed income trading systems development. Candidate should have supported front office operations.
Bulge Bracket Investment Bank
Top software company is looking for Salesmen and Account Managers spanning 2 divisions (the first is research from the performance software with pre-populated data; the second encompasses customized performance solutions for trust accounting/administration
Bulge Bracket Investment Bank
PhD level Quantitative Developers with 10+ years of experience, programming ability in C++, C#, Matlab, &Sql, derivatives knowledge, well-educated in Math and Computer Science
Top Software Company
Impeccable track record of market making or prop of commoditiy options or potentially futures. Most likely most interested in top training programs, 5+ years of experience, and specialized
$10Bn+ Hedge fund
Always looking for extremely profitable Macro PMs (EM, rates, fx, vol, derivatives) with compelling strategies
Top Proprietary Trading Firm
Well known Investment Bank is seeking established Equity Derivatives Salesmen with a book of business. Hedge Fund relationships of significant interest
Top Global Macro Hedge Fund
Looking for finance tech people with front office experience. 3-7 years of experience is ideal. Interest in coding and experience with SQL is highly desirable
Mid Sized Investment Bank
20+ person HFT firm in Chicago is seeking star C# developers with HFT development experience in options
Multi Billion $ Hedge Fund
Established HFT firm in Chicago is seeking ultra low latency C++ developers on an opportunistic basis. Pay is competitive
Whether you are a potential client or candidate, we welcome all inquiries.