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.