Campus Talent Associate

Company: Bridgewater Associates
Location: Westport
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Bridgewater Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors. Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world’s markets and economies work — using cutting-edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles. Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment to excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture. Explore more information about Bridgewater on our website here . Our Culture Our culture is anchored in excellence, meaning constant improvement, and it is deeply tied to our mission. Because markets are objective, competitive, and getting smarter everyday, we need to keep rapidly improving to have any chance of beating them. Truth is our most essential tool for engaging with the markets and constantly improving because once you know what's true about your problems and opportunities, you can determine how to get better. Valuing truth means being transparent about your decision-making and mistakes, giving and receiving feedback with humility, and fighting for the best answers over hierarchy, ego, or self-interest. Operating this way is hard – it's only possible because we build meaning in our work and relationships. This meaning comes from the audacity of the mission, and the joy of working alongside people who make you a better version of yourself. The culture, like Bridgewater itself, is always evolving. In 1997 our founder Ray Dalio wrote down his lessons, starting with a Philosophy Statement which remains our foundation. This later evolved into a set of 300 Principles. In 2022, when Ray transitioned the company, we re-underwrote several of those principles and evolved others, with a specific focus on Meritocracy. Today the culture sits, alongside our people, as our most important edge. When we get it right, it’s the engine that powers everything else. About the Team The Investment Recruiting team is responsible for attracting and engaging the world’s best investment talent. In partnership with our business partners, we identify and cultivate relationships with high caliber talent and convert candidates to hires. Finding top talent not only sustains Bridgewater’s position as one of the top investment management firms but also positions the company for the continual innovation necessary to solve tomorrow’s problems. Bridgewater’s recruiting efforts reflect the Company’s values and principles; and our approach to hiring is systematic and evidence based. About Your Role We are seeking a world-class Campus Recruiter to join our Investment Recruiting team. In this role, you will directly shape Bridgewater’s future talent pipeline by conveying our unique value proposition, developing deep and trust-based relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders, and applying sound judgment to hire exceptional early-career talent. Our Campus Recruiters partner closely with hiring managers and senior investors to build, execute, and evolve search strategies; develop talent market expertise; and continually refine our approach to identifying and assessing high-potential university talent. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, eager to understand talent at a deep level, interested in financial markets, and energized by designing creative and effective ways to attract and select the best people. You will drive the following responsibilities: Develop a deep understanding of hiring needs and role requirements , reconcile them with talent market realities, and translate insights into high-quality rubrics and markers of success. Engage candidates with clear, compelling communication about Bridgewater’s opportunities, while authentically representing our culture in interactions with students, professors, and campus partners. Partner with senior investors to create and execute differentiated sourcing strategies. Research, identify , and directly source top university talent , building and maintaining pipelines across campuses and networks. Evolve search strategy continuously , evaluating data, outcomes, and qualitative signals to refine our approach. Assess candidates holistically against role requirements and communicate clear, calibrated evaluations to hiring teams. Shepherd candidates through the full offer process , ensuring alignment, clarity, and a positive experience. Collaborate closely with a Campus Coordinator to execute logistics flawlessly and ensure candidates and hiring teams experience a seamless process. Act as a representative of Bridgewater , embodying our culture, values, and professional standards in all external engagements. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (any field of study) 3 years of recruiting experience (campus, early career, or full cycle recruiting experience preferred) Preferred Requirements Demonstrated success in a rigorous, fast-paced environment with high standards and tight deliverables Passion for talent identification and creative, non-traditional sourcing approaches Ability to design and implement strategic solutions to complex problems Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes Experience using data and metrics to drive search strategies and hiring decisions Physical Requirements This role will follow a hybrid schedule, with an onsite requirement alternating between our NYC and Westport campuses. Why Choose Bridgewater? It takes all types to make Bridgewater great. We seek a diverse group of innovative thinkers and push them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. We develop people through an honest examination of their abilities and performance, enabling personal growth and professional development. We strive to provide you opportunities that will challenge you and unlock your potential. Compensation Band: The expected annual base salary for this position is $105,000-$175,000. The total compensation package includes variable compensation in the form of a discretionary target bonus. One of our core priorities at Bridgewater is to enable our employees to build a great life and career, and we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. As such, currently Bridgewater offers a competitive suite of benefits. Explore more information about Bridgewater’s benefits on our website here. Bridgewater reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations. This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Bridgewater has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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