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CMC Markets
CMC Markets

Talent Acquisition Sourcer

London On-site 2-5 yrs exp Financial Services 1,544 employees
Talent acquisitionSourcingBoolean searchCandidate engagementData analysis

Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in sourcing or talent acquisition and proficiency in using ATS, Excel, and business intelligence tools. Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively utilize sourcing techniques like Boolean search are essential for this role.

Job Description

As the Talent Acquisition Sourcer you will work with our Talent Acquisition Specialists to support them with their client groups. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and attracting high calibre candidates for a variety of roles for EMEA.


Your ability to creatively source passive talent and build pipelines will help fuel our growth and success. Alongside sourcing, you will strengthen the team's use of data and insight by using recruitment management information (MI) and dashboards to understand what is working and where we can improve.


Please note that this is an onsite role that will require you to work within our London office (near Liverpool street) 5 days on site per week.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with talent acquisition specialists and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and business area.
  • Proactively source candidates using a variety of methods (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, networking, Boolean search)
  • Building and nurturing strong talent pipelines for high-impact, high-demand roles.
  • Craft compelling outreach messages to attract passive candidates.
  • Conducting CV reviews and pre-screens with a focus on potential and organisational fit.
  • Maintain accurate ATS and reporting data, ensuring data quality and consistent definitions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and MI for pipeline health, conversion, and source effectiveness.
  • Analyse sourcing trends, identify bottlenecks, and make clear recommendations to improve search strategy and candidate engagement.
  • Represent the company’s employer brand with professionalism and enthusiasm
  • Stay up to date with talent market trends, sourcing best practices, and new tools/technologies


Key Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in a sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition role (agency or in-house)
  • Ability to source passive talent and to engage candidates effectively
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques (Boolean, X-ray, social media, etc.)
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems, workday and recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn, Reed, etc
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience creating or maintaining recruitment dashboards, management information (MI), and reports using ATS data, Excel, and/or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to clean and interpret data, identify trends, and turn findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities


CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Skills

Talent acquisitionSourcingBoolean searchCandidate engagementData analysisRecruitment management informationDashboardsWorkdayLinkedInPower BITableauExcelCommunicationInterpersonal skillsEmployer brandingMarket trends

About CMC Markets

Founded in 1989 to make financial markets truly accessible, CMC Markets has evolved into a global leader in online trading, while staying true to its original ethos. With over 36 years’ experience and offices in London, Sydney, Singapore, Toronto, Dubai and across Europe, the company has grown into a trusted name in financial services. CMC operates a broad portfolio of brands – CMC Markets, CMC Invest, CMC Connect, CMC CapX and OPTO – and holds a 51% stake in blockchain technology firm StrikeX. Today, more than 2 million* traders and investors worldwide trust CMC Markets. The company also partners with major organisations including Revolut, ANZ Bank and St George, further strengthening its position as a leading innovator in financial technology. CMC Markets plc is a FTSE 250 listed company and holds long-term issuer default ratings (IDRs) of ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook. *Based on over 2 million unique user logins across CMC's trading and investing platforms, including partners, as at November 2025.

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