Ashit Samal

Recruitment Specialist @ AlphaGrep

About

A recruitment professional specializing in high-bar hiring for quantitative trading, engineering, and core technology teams across global markets. I currently support hiring at Alphagrep, working closely with business leaders to build teams across quant, engineering, infrastructure, and campus programs in highly competitive talent markets. Previously, I worked with Squarepoint Capital, gaining exposure to institutional-grade recruitment standards and global stakeholder management. My strength lies in owning the full recruitment lifecycle — from problem definition and sourcing strategy to interview design, stakeholder alignment, and offer closure — with a strong emphasis on candidate quality and experience. I have worked across APAC, EMEA, and AMER, and routinely partner with senior leaders on niche, hard-to-fill roles. I am particularly interested in how data, process design, and market intelligence can be used to reduce hiring friction, improve signal quality, and scale teams without compromising standards.

Country

India

City

Bengaluru

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Quant Hiring, Engineering Recruitment, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Tracking Systems, Cross-functional Coordination, Team Coordination, Skilled Multi-tasker, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Boolean Searching, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Interpersonal Skills, Hiring, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Project Management, Analytical Skills

Experience

Recruitment Specialist

AlphaGrep

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I lead end-to-end hiring for highly specialized roles across quantitative trading, technology, and operations. My work involves partnering closely with trading, quant, and engineering teams to identify top talent, streamline our recruitment strategies, and ensure a fast, data-driven hiring process. Beyond sourcing, I focus on creating a strong candidate experience and scaling campus and lateral hiring to support Alphagrep’s rapid growth in the algorithmic trading space.

Talent

Squarepoint

2022-8 - 2025-4 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In my current role at Squarepoint, I lead the full-cycle recruitment process for over 15 roles monthly across the APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions. I manage candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination while collaborating closely with global hiring managers. My focus is on continuously optimizing recruitment strategies through advanced sourcing tools and data analytics to enhance recruitment efficiency and quality of hires. I also engage with external recruitment agencies to expand talent pools and support critical recruitment initiatives. Achievements: I have streamlined recruitment processes, significantly reducing time-to-hire while improving candidate engagement and satisfaction. I successfully supported the recruitment for critical business needs, filling high-priority roles and establishing efficient communication strategies that improved offer acceptance rates. Additionally, I played a key role in organizing and executing recruiting events, leading to successful hiring outcomes.