Global FinTech Talent Acquisition Lead

About SarmadSarmad is building the financial infrastructure layer for MENA—delivering AI-powered, regulatory-native platforms across investment, lending, and insurance. Our mission is to equip financial institutions with modern, compliant, and scalable digital capabilities.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Lead to build and execute Sarmad’s international hiring strategy across engineering, product, and financial services domains.This role goes beyond recruitment execution—it requires strategic talent mapping across geographies, balancing quality, cost, and availability, while ensuring hiring aligns with Sarmad’s ambition to build world-class financial infrastructure.Key Responsibilities Global Talent StrategyDesign and execute a global hiring strategy across key regions (e.g., Eastern Europe, MENA, Latin America, Asia)Map talent markets based on:Cost vs quality trade-offsFinTech and engineering expertise availabilityTime-zone alignment with Saudi operationsBuild hiring pipelines for critical roles (engineering, product, AI, financial domain experts) Recruitment ExecutionOwn full-cycle recruitment:Job scoping & structuringWriting high-quality, conversion-optimized job descriptionsSourcing and outreach (LinkedIn, platforms, agencies, networks)Screening and interviewingOffer management⚙️ Systems & ProcessImplement and optimize ATS systems and hiring workflowsDesign structured evaluation frameworks:ScorecardsCompetency-based interviewsTechnical and domain assessmentsBuild data-driven hiring processes (time-to-hire, funnel conversion, quality of hire) Candidate Quality & SelectionEvaluate candidates across:Technical depthFinancial domain knowledgeCultural and execution fitPartner with leadership to ensure high hiring bar and consistency Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with founders and product/engineering leadersTranslate business needs into clear hiring plans and role definitionsAdvise leadership on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibility Employer Branding & Talent PipelinePosition Sarmad as a top destination for FinTech and AI talentBuild long-term talent pipelines and relationships globallyRequirements Experience5–10+ years in talent acquisition, with:Strong experience in technology hiringExposure to financial services / FinTech rolesProven experience hiring across multiple countries/regions SkillsDeep understanding of:Global talent markets (cost, availability, quality)Engineering and product rolesFinancial services roles (investment, lending, insurance preferred)Strong expertise in:ATS systems and recruitment toolsStructured hiring and candidate evaluationWriting compelling job descriptions ProfileStrategic thinker with strong execution capabilityData-driven and process-orientedHigh ownership and accountabilityStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience in high-growth startups or scale-upsExperience hiring in MENA or emerging marketsExposure to AI/ML or fintech platformsWhy Join SarmadBuild talent for mission-critical financial infrastructureWork directly with founders and leadershipShape a global hiring strategy from the ground upHigh ownership and impact

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