Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Define, develop, and oversee comprehensive talent acquisition strategies across corporate governance, legal, compliance, risk, and operational business sectors.

• Create and implement targeted sourcing campaigns to attract and secure exceptional passive talent from global and EMEA talent hubs.

• Navigate intricate EMEA hiring landscapes, taking into account regional notice periods, candidate expectations, and competitive talent markets.

• Perform competitor analysis and collect market insights within the fintech, traditional banking, and cryptocurrency sectors.

• Provide guidance to leadership regarding talent trends, salary benchmarks, and organizational structuring.

• Communicate OKX’s vision to connect traditional corporate and financial services talent with Web3 and decentralized finance opportunities.

• Oversee the formulation of senior-level offers, equity/token incentive arrangements, and complex negotiations.

• Collaborate with People Operations to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

• Mentor hiring managers and interview panels on structured assessment strategies, interview best practices, and enhancing the candidate experience.

• Report directly to the Head of Talent Acquisition.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of complete talent acquisition experience within a dynamic corporate setting, high-growth fintech/financial services firm, or executive search agency, with proven success in spearheading strategic hiring initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and secure senior passive talent within competitive finance, banking, or fintech landscapes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cross-border EMEA hiring practices, regional employment laws, statutory notice periods, and hiring frameworks (FTE vs. contractor, local entities vs. EOR).

• Strong business acumen with practical experience in utilizing recruitment metrics, funnel analytics, and market intelligence to support executive decision-making.

• High comfort level operating in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments with shifting business priorities.

• Excellent consultative communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Extensive familiarity with the EMEA fintech, traditional banking, and digital asset/Web3 sectors.

• Working knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks influencing financial talent acquisition (e.g., MiCA, AML regulations, PSD2/PSD3, FCA, BaFin, DASP).

• Experience recruiting in a globally distributed, multilingual organization.

• Genuine interest or personal experience in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Various team-building initiatives and company events.

• Wellness and meal allowances.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Additional regional benefits and perks shared throughout the interview process.