The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist/Manager is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle to attract, identify, and hire top talent across multiple business functions, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Compliance within the Forex and Fintech industry.
This role requires a motivated, resourceful professional who understands the fast-paced nature of global financial markets and can effectively build pipelines of high-performing candidates. The position will also collaborate closely with regional and global teams to ensure recruitment strategies align with the company's business objectives and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment & Talent Sourcing
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection to onboarding.
- Partner with department heads (Sales, Business Development, Marketing, etc.) to define hiring needs and create effective recruitment plans.
- Source candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and industry events.
- Proactively build and maintain a talent pipeline for key positions, particularly Sales and Business Development roles in the Forex and Fintech sectors.
- Conduct market mapping and competitor research to stay informed on talent movement and compensation trends.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining professional communication and timely feedback throughout the recruitment process.
2. Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement
- Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's image as an employer of choice within the Forex and Fintech markets.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote recruitment campaigns, job posts, and company culture on social media and digital platforms.
- Represent the company in career fairs, networking events, and recruitment-related partnerships.
3. Recruitment Operations & Process Management
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant data in the HRIS or ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
- Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and source effectiveness.
- Support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate quality.
- Coordinate background checks, offer letters, and onboarding logistics for new hires.
4. Regional Coordination
- Work closely with regional HR and management teams to align hiring goals with business expansion strategies.
- Assist in cross-border recruitment initiatives when hiring for global teams or shared service functions.
- Contribute to talent market insights and workforce planning discussions at the regional level.
Education and Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- Minimum of 36 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the Forex, Fintech, or financial services industry.
- Proven experience in recruiting sales-oriented roles (e.g., Business Development, Account Managers, Client Relations).
- Strong understanding of the Forex and trading market landscape, including key roles and required skill sets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS, ATS platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin or other regional languages is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications (Advantages):
- Experience hiring for multinational teams or coordinating regional/global recruitment.
- Familiarity with commission-based and KPI-driven roles in trading or financial markets.
- Experience with employer branding and talent marketing initiatives.
- Strong network within the Forex or Fintech talent pool.
