Head of Talent Acquisition (Forex)

Role Summary

We’re hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition to build a high‑velocity, high‑quality hiring engine for a Forex business . This leader will own the end‑to‑end TA strategy and execution, with a sharp focus on scaling commercial and specialist teams (Sales, Retention, Dealing/Trading support, Risk & Compliance, Product/Tech where applicable) while protecting quality, speed, and regulatory alignment. Mandatory: Candidates must have Forex industry talent acquisition experience for the last 3 years (continuous and recent), with direct exposure to hiring in a regulated, performance‑driven environment.

Key Outcomes

• Build a predictable hiring machine that consistently delivers against headcount plans.
• Strengthen pipeline health and reduce time‑to‑fill without compromising quality.
• Improve offer acceptance and retention by elevating candidate experience and fit.
• Embed compliant, structured hiring practices that scale with growth.

Core Responsibilities

Strategy & Operating Model

• Define and execute the TA strategy aligned to business growth targets and workforce planning.
• Build a scalable recruiting operating rhythm (weekly funnel reviews, forecasting, hiring governance).

Delivery Leadership

• Own full‑cycle hiring across priority functions, with hands‑on leadership for business‑critical roles.
• Drive structured interviews, scorecards, bar‑raising, and fast decision‑making.

Forex Hiring Expertise (Critical)

• Lead hiring for Forex‑relevant roles such as:
• Sales (IB/Partners, B2C/B2B Sales), Retention/Account Management
• Dealing/Trading Operations support, Client Services
• Risk, Compliance, AML/KYC, Payments/Fraud
• Marketing/Performance Marketing (where relevant), Product/Tech/Analytics (optional scope)
• Understand market talent pools, compensation dynamics, and competitor landscapes in Forex.

Sourcing & Pipeline Generation

• Build proactive sourcing strategies (talent mapping, competitor mapping, referral programs, talent communities).
• Reduce agency reliance and improve cost‑per‑hire through in‑house capability.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers as a trusted advisor—aligning role design, leveling, and hiring priorities.
• Implement interview training to increase signal quality and consistency.

Analytics & Optimization

• Build dashboards and lead decisions using TA metrics: time‑to‑fill, time‑to‑hire, offer acceptance, pipeline conversion, quality signals, attrition insights.
• Run post‑hire quality reviews and continuously improve funnel performance.

TA Tech Stack & Process Excellence

• Own ATS/CRM usage, automation, and data hygiene; standardize workflows, SLAs, and candidate communications.

Employer Brand

• Strengthen EVP and messaging for Forex talent markets; partner with Marketing/Comms on targeted hiring campaigns.

What Success Looks Like (First 90–180 Days)

• Deliver against priority hiring plan with clear weekly forecasting and pipeline visibility.
• Standardize structured interviews, scorecards, and hiring SLAs across functions.
• Build talent maps for top competitor clusters and launch proactive sourcing motions.
• Reduce time‑to‑fill and improve offer acceptance through optimized process and messaging.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + performance bonus
• Equity/long‑term incentive (where applicable)
• Health & wellness coverage
• Flexible work model (role‑dependent)
• Learning & leadership development budget

Must‑Have Requirements

• Last 3 years of Forex industry Talent Acquisition experience (mandatory).
• 8–12+ years in TA overall, including 3–5+ years leading TA teams.
• Demonstrated success hiring at scale in high‑performance, KPI‑driven environments.
• Strong understanding of regulated hiring contexts (Compliance, AML/KYC, Risk, Payments, Fraud).
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment under tight timelines.
• Strong data fluency: ability to set KPIs, build reporting, and run funnel governance.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Multi‑country hiring exposure (EMEA/MENA/Asia).
• Experience building TA functions in high‑growth environments (0→1 or 1→n scaling).
• Strong network in Forex/CFDs/FinTech talent markets.
• Experience optimizing ATS/CRM and implementing automation.