IT Talent Acquisition

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist (Energy Trading) Aubay UK is seeking an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on Energy Trading technology to help us scale our team and deliver exceptional talent to our clients in this highly specialized domain. Are you a tech-savvy recruiter who thrives on complexity and excels at sourcing top-tier IT talent for niche, high-impact roles? You'll join a lean, high-performing recruitment team where your expertise in sourcing for trading systems, market analytics, and energy technology platforms will make a visible impact. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, hard-to-fill roles that require creativity, persistence, and deep market knowledge. Who You Are: You're a proactive, results-driven recruiter with a passion for technology and an understanding of the Energy Trading ecosystem. You thrive under pressure and enjoy the challenge of sourcing for specialised IT roles in competitive markets. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution - leveraging research, networking, and innovative sourcing techniques to attract top talent. You're resilient and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities without losing focus. You want your work to matter - where your results are recognized and valued About Aubay UK Aubay UK is the newest branch of the internationally established Aubay Group, a publicly listed digital services company. From our Canary Wharf office, we partner with market-leading clients across Energy, Financial Services, and FinTech, delivering specialist talent that fuels their success. You'll be part of a company where excellence is expected and your ability to perform under pressure and deliver consistently will set you apart. we are working on a hybrid model, onsite 2/3 days per week. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end recruitment process for IT roles within Energy Trading, from intake briefing to offer and onboarding. Build and maintain specialized talent pipelines for roles such as: Trading Systems Developers Market Data Analysts Energy Risk & Analytics Engineers Cloud & DevOps specialists for trading platforms Source candidates through advanced techniques: Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, niche forums, and networking within Energy Trading communities. Engage passive candidates using tailored outreach strategies. Write compelling, inclusive job adverts optimised for IT and trading talent pools. Screen CVs, conduct technical and cultural fit assessments, and Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Provide market insights to hiring managers on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor trends. Champion inclusive hiring practices and support DE&I initiatives. Leverage AI-powered sourcing tools and recruitment tech to enhance efficiency. Maintain regular contact with placed candidates to support retention and engagement. Act as a problem-solver in our recruitment lifecycle — identify bottlenecks, rethink processes, and implement improvements. Represent Aubay at industry events, tech meetups, and energy trading conferences to strengthen our employer brand. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in IT recruitment, ideally with exposure to Energy Trading or Financial Services technology roles. Strong sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and advanced sourcing tools. Familiarity with trading platforms, market data systems, and energy technology stacks. Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of UK employment market, GDPR, and recruitment best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for talent acquisition. Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment. Desirable Experience recruiting across multiple geographies (UK, Middle East). Proficiency in English and at least one other language, ideally French or Arabic. Awareness of emerging recruitment tech trends and ability to integrate AI and automation into sourcing strategies. Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies. Basic understanding of digital marketing or SEO for job ads is a plus This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Aubay UK is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.