Heather Cusack
About Heather Cusack
Heather Cusack is a Manager of Talent Acquisition in Modeling & Trading at Two Sigma, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in education and recruitment, including previous roles at Two Sigma, Goldman Sachs, and various school districts.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Heather Cusack serves as the Manager of Talent Acquisition for the Modeling & Trading division at Two Sigma. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the recruitment and talent management strategies within the organization. Her role focuses on identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's objectives in quantitative modeling and trading.
Previous Experience at Two Sigma
Prior to her current role, Heather Cusack worked at Two Sigma as an HR Business Partner for Two Sigma Private Investments, covering maternity leave from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was involved in Talent Acquisition for the Modeling & Trading sector from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Two Sigma spans various aspects of human resources and recruitment.
Education and Expertise
Heather Cusack earned her MBA in Strategic HR Management from Montclair State University, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a BA in Psychology with a focus on Education, which she obtained from the same institution between 2007 and 2010. This educational background supports her expertise in human resources and talent acquisition.
Teaching Experience
Heather Cusack has a background in education, having worked as a Teacher for Math and Science at the New Brunswick Public School District from 2011 to 2017. She also served as a Character Education Instructor in the same district from 2014 to 2016. Her experience in teaching enhances her skills in communication and training within her current HR roles.
Recruitment Roles in Finance
Before joining Two Sigma, Heather Cusack gained experience in recruitment within the finance sector. She worked as a Recruiter for Strats/Engineering at Goldman Sachs from 2017 to 2019 and as a Recruiter for Quant Analytics & Risk at Hamlyn Williams for eight months in 2017. These roles provided her with insights into the specialized recruitment needs of the financial industry.