Talent Acquisition - FinTech
Hybrid Role
Location: Dubai
FinTech startup with (true) high-growth plans - Teams being built and offices opening in most regions globally.
Seriously impressive leadership i.e. Led and founded marketing defining companies near unicorn status.
You'll be the first TA hire - A generalist role - building the function from the ground up.
The Opportunity
Full ownership of global hiring across every function. They need someone who can grow their team rapidly without compromising on quality, cultural alignment, or high standards.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping their global workforce - Securing top talent in every region where they operate. You’ll oversee the entire recruitment journey, work hand-in-hand with their senior leaders, and create a talent strategy and infrastructure that supports their expansion.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborating with hiring managers and leadership to define roles, success profiles, and hiring needs across all departments.
* Crafting and delivering sourcing strategies to engage exceptional talent across diverse geographies, including high-growth and emerging markets.
* Managing the full recruitment process end-to-end — from job advertising and proactive outreach to offer stage and onboarding.
* Building and nurturing a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future hiring demands.
* Introducing tools, systems, and processes that increase speed, efficiency, and insight in their hiring.
* Ensuring all candidates have a world-class experience.
* Advising on organisational structure and workforce planning to support their global growth.
* Monitoring recruitment metrics to maintain transparency and drive continuous improvement.
* This is a unique chance to design and lead their talent strategy from the ground up, influencing not only who they hire, but how they hire — making a tangible impact on our global growth story.
What They're Looking For
* Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, ideally within high-growth fintech.
* Experience recruiting across multiple roles, disciplines, and global markets — especially in fast-evolving regions.
* Strong direct sourcing expertise.
* Background in building or optimising recruitment processes in startups or scaling businesses.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
* Comfort operating in startup life.
* Highly organised and self-motivated