Parallel Partners

Parallel Partners specializes in the recruitment of information technology personnel for direct hire positions in the financial services and trading industries. Established in 1995, the company is headquartered in Chicago and handles searches nationwide. Their clients include International Hedge Funds, Proprietary Trading Firms, Investment Banks, Online Brokerages, Market Data Providers, Start-up Trading Firms, Trading Software Product Vendors, among others. Parallel Partners has a strong track record, with 90% of their business coming from repeat clients. In 2014, Next Step Systems acquired Parallel Partners, aiming to enhance their service offerings for both company clients and job seeker candidates. Through this acquisition, Next Step Systems sought to expand its leadership in information technology recruiting, its employee, candidate, and client base, as well as its technology resources. Next Step Systems, founded in 1995, is an information technology recruiting firm that specializes in placing all levels of IT talent in full-time permanent positions across all industries throughout the U.S. The acquisition represents an important milestone for both companies, leveraging their long-term strategic partnership and shared recruiting philosophies. Parallel Partners’ acquisition by Next Step Systems reflects a strategic move to consolidate their position in the information technology staffing industry. To reach Parallel Partners, one can email [email protected] or call 630-428-0600 x14.