Talent Acquisition Expert- Tech & Innovation
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent Acquisition Expert – Tech & Innovation based in the United States.
This is a strategic, high-impact talent acquisition role focused on building and scaling world-class technology teams in one of the most competitive global talent markets. You will operate at the intersection of recruitment strategy, market intelligence, and executive partnership, helping shape how cutting-edge engineering, AI, and digital innovation teams are built. The role spans both hands-on delivery and strategic advisory, requiring the ability to engage top-tier technical talent while influencing senior leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning. You will play a critical role in expanding a US-based R&D ecosystem while also supporting global innovation hiring needs. The environment is fast-paced, highly international, and deeply performance-driven, with a strong emphasis on ownership, speed, and quality of hire. This is an opportunity to directly shape the future of technology teams across AI, blockchain, infrastructure, and high-performance systems.
Accountabilities:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for US-based technology and innovation roles, supporting teams across Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data, Infrastructure, Security, Product, Blockchain, and Trading Technology.
- Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent from leading tech companies, fintechs, AI organizations, quantitative trading firms, and research-driven environments.
- Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines across key US tech hubs and niche engineering communities.
- Partner closely with engineering leaders and executives to define hiring needs, workforce plans, and long-term talent strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor hiring analysis to inform decision-making.
- Lead executive and niche searches for senior and business-critical technical roles requiring deep sourcing expertise and assessment rigor.
- Ensure high-quality hiring outcomes by managing multiple complex searches while maintaining strong candidate experience and delivery standards.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- 6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, either in-house within high-performing tech organizations or within leading executive search/recruitment firms.
- Proven track record recruiting technical talent across Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, or Trading Technology.
- Strong familiarity with the US technology talent market and competitive hiring ecosystems.
- Experience in fintech, digital platforms, crypto, quantitative trading, or high-growth tech environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in direct sourcing, executive search, talent mapping, and market intelligence gathering.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in global, cross-functional environments.
- Highly proactive, resilient, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth settings.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
- Study and professional development support to encourage continuous learning.
- Global, multicultural work environment with international collaboration opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding technology organization.
- Internal mobility programs to support long-term career development.
- Participation in team events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to building world-class technology and innovation teams.
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HR pay context
Based on 1,211 disclosed HR salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $121K/year, with most offers between $90K and $163K (10th–90th percentile: $71K–$198K).
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