Campus Talent Associate

The role

This person will identify exceptional early-career talent and manage the full recruitment arc including strategy, sourcing, assessment, and closing. You will build rubrics, execute search strategies, and represent the company on campuses.

What you will do

• Command a deep understanding of the Investment Associate profile
• Build rubrics and calibrate with senior investors
• Design and execute search strategies to find university talent
• Source candidates directly before they enter the pipeline
• Develop a calibrated view of candidate strengths and gaps
• Represent Bridgewater with integrity on campuses and in candidate interactions
• Manage the full offer process
• Use data and qualitative signals to evolve the search and hiring approach

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (any field of study)
• 3+ years of experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Genuine hunger to find great people
• Sharp judgment and intellectual horsepower to assess talent caliber
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Track record of building trust with senior stakeholders
• Self-directed and accountable

Nice to have

• Campus or early-career recruiting experience

Benefits

• Competitive suite of benefits

Before you apply

• We do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

About the company

Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for global institutional investors. Founded in 1975, it is a community of independent thinkers committed to excellence.