Senior Recruiter - Compliance

About the Role

Mercury is revolutionizing finance for startups by building a complete, user-friendly banking stack, and the GRC teams play a vital role in ensuring the company's operations are compliant with regulatory requirements. As a senior recruiter, you will be responsible for developing a deep understanding of Mercury's values, brand, products, and business model, as well as the company's talent needs and market trends.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, a creative problem solver, and a collaborative team player who is passionate about building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams. You will have the opportunity to work closely with hiring managers and interviewers to design interview panels, proactively network within the industry, source strong candidates, and close candidates by positioning Mercury as an innovative fintech leader in the Risk and Compliance space.

What You Will Do

• Develop a deep understanding of Mercury's values, brand, products, and business model
• Work closely with hiring managers and interviewers to design interview panels and proactively network within the industry
• Source strong candidates who meet the needs of the business and close candidates by positioning Mercury as an innovative fintech leader
• Shape what success looks like on the recruiting team and hold a high culture and hiring bar to ensure the company attracts and retains best-in-class Risk and Compliance talent
• Position yourself as a true strategic partner to the GRC teams by keeping abreast of fintech and banking industry trends and talent market
• Build a deep understanding of the U.S. banking and financial regulatory environment
• Identify and engage top talent through both passive and active channels and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• Be a strong advocate for building inclusive, diverse teams across all levels and Risk and Compliance skill sets
• Guide hiring teams towards unbiased hiring decisions
• Have the opportunity to lead recruiting efforts as Mercury expands its business and products
• Work with data to interpret the story it tells into actionable insights, business recommendations, performance improvements, and recruiting process enhancements

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with 7+ years of experience overall in a talent, people, or HR-equivalent function
• Deep experience recruiting for niche business roles across mid-level ICs to senior-level leadership, ideally for Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Legal teams
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior-level and Executive-level stakeholders and hiring managers
• Strong sourcing and networking skills, with the ability to engage the appropriate talent proactively for longer-term hiring needs
• Enjoy building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams and leading with deep empathy, kindness, and care for the work
• Ability to work with data and interpret the story it tells into actionable insights
• Experience with creative problem-solving and working within difficult constraints
• Ability to effectively prioritize work against business demands and optimize workflow through automation and improvement

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the fintech or banking industry
• Knowledge of U.S. banking and financial regulatory environment
• Experience with recruiting tools and systems, such as ATS and CRM
• Certification in recruitment or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a leading fintech company
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) or retirement plan matching

• To stand out in your application, make sure to highlight your experience in full-cycle recruiting, particularly for compliance and risk professionals.
• Showcase your understanding of the fintech industry and the U.S. banking and financial regulatory environment.
• Emphasize your ability to build diverse, inclusive teams and your experience with creative problem-solving and working within difficult constraints.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your recruiting strategies and techniques, as well as your experience working with data to inform recruiting decisions.
• Research Mercury's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's mission and vision.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with recruiting tools and systems, and how you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, such as what the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives are, or what opportunities there are for professional development and growth.