Jessica Alger
About Jessica Alger
Jessica Alger serves as the HR Business Partner and Head of Talent Acquisition at Valkyrie Trading in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in talent acquisition and human resources, she has previously worked for notable organizations such as CME Group and L Brands.
Work at Valkyrie Trading
Jessica Alger has been serving as the HR Business Partner and Head of Talent Acquisition at Valkyrie Trading since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and managing human resources strategies within the organization. Her tenure at Valkyrie Trading spans six years, during which she has contributed to the development of talent acquisition initiatives and HR policies in the company's Chicago office.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Valkyrie Trading, Jessica Alger worked at CME Group as a Recruiter in Talent Acquisition from 2015 to 2018. Her responsibilities included sourcing and hiring candidates for various positions within the company. Additionally, she held roles at L Brands and MB Financial Bank as a Recruiter, where she focused on attracting and selecting talent for their respective organizations. Her experience in these roles spans over eight years.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Alger earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provides her with a strong understanding of human behavior, which is beneficial in her roles within human resources and talent acquisition.
Early Career in Human Resources
Jessica Alger began her career in human resources as an HR Coordinator at TCF Bank from 2004 to 2007. In this position, she gained foundational HR experience that contributed to her subsequent roles in talent acquisition. Her early career laid the groundwork for her expertise in recruiting and human resources management.