Senior Associate – Sourcing

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sourcing Lead this role will be a key member of our Global People Ops & Service Delivery function working very closely within a supportive and inclusive People function.

As a technical Sourcer you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging and building pipelines of exceptional technical talent to support LSEG’s hiring needs. Partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers and technical leaders, you will develop innovative sourcing strategies and use advanced tools to attract top candidates for roles in engineering, data science, IT and other technical domains,

In this role you will proactively research and identify candidates through various platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche forums. You will assess candidate qualifications, understand their career goals and present compelling opportunities that align with their expertise and aspirations. As a trusted advisor, you will ensure an outstanding candidate experience and contribute to the team’s success by building diverse and high-quality talent pipelines for current and future technical hiring needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Talent Sourcing:
  • Utilize a variety of sourcing methods including job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and databases to identify potential candidates.
  • Conduct Boolean searches, advanced internet searches, and database mining to locate passive talent.
  • Engage with passive candidates to assess interest and suitability for current and future opportunities.
• Candidate Screening:
  • Pre-screen candidates to ensure alignment with job requirements and organizational culture.
  • Focus on candidate quality that translates to better conversions at the hiring manager screening and interview stages.
• Pipeline Management:
  • Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and high-demand roles to address immediate and long-term hiring needs.
  • Maintain candidate databases and ensure accurate tracking of sourcing metrics and activities.
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Provide market intelligence on talent availability, competitor analysis, and hiring trends.
• Research Skills:
  • Ability to conduct in depth research to identify quality candidates
  • Familiarity with advanced Boolean search techniques and other sourcing methods
• Communication skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication to engage potential candidates effectively
  • Ability to craft and convey compelling outreach messages
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficient is using recruitment tools like LinkedIn, Job board, applicant tracking systems like Workday, CRM like Beamary and other sourcing platforms to find and engage with quality talent
• Employer Branding:
  • Represent the organization professionally to potential candidates, effectively communicating the employer value proposition.
  • Participate in recruitment marketing activities to enhance employer brand visibility.
• Reporting and Metrics:
  • Track and report key performance indicators such as time-to-source, candidate response rates, and conversion rates.
  • Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and suggest improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Functional expertise of Recruitment / Talent Acquisition.
• Extensive sourcing expertise in finding and engaging candidates for technical roles such as software engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
• Possess strong recruitment operations skills, analytical skills, technical proficiency – understanding business need
• Proven track record of delivering on niche and regular demand in a timely and effective manner
• Functional expertise of Workday – Talent Acquisition, TA tools like Beamary, Assessment tools & other sourcing / screening tools.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and tools, including Boolean searches and social media recruiting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications against job requirements effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred: Sourcing certifications – AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics tools – Microsoft BI, Tableau etc
• Ability to work on high-pressure topics and manage potential conflicts while maintaining a focus on effective resolution and achievement of business priorities. 
• Clear communication skills, able to engage with a range of stakeholders clearly and persuasively. An active listener keen to understand needs and simplify complex messages.
• A collaborative approach to building partnership throughout LSEG, with the ability to become a trusted member of the recruitment team and the People Function.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, alongside enthusiasm to inspire others to develop their knowledge and capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business administration or a related field preferred.
• 3-8 years of experience in Recruitment, Sourcing or similar role
• Experience with Workday is highly desirable

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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