Staff Recruiter - Executive & Leadership
HR & People
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled recruiters in the fintech sector has surged, with a 25% increase in executive hiring needs over the past year. Mercury's innovative approach to finance for startups requires a strategic recruiter who can attract top talent. With the remote work landscape evolving, companies like Mercury are looking for experts who can navigate the digital recruitment space effectively. As a recruiter in this role, you'll need to stay ahead of industry trends and leverage your network to find the best candidates. Before applying, consider your experience in executive hiring and your ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
Job Description
About the Role
Mercury is revolutionizing the financial landscape for startups with its complete and user-friendly banking stack. To drive this innovation forward, the company is seeking a Staff Recruiter - Executive & Leadership to join its team. This role is crucial in identifying and hiring exceptional executive talent who can shape Mercury's next stage of growth. The successful candidate will work closely with Mercury's founders, board, investor talent partners, and current executive-level hiring managers to recruit for Director to C-suite leadership needs across the business. This involves developing a deep understanding of Mercury's values, brand, products, and business model to design effective recruitment strategies. As an early member of a newly formed recruiting team, you will have the opportunity to shape what success looks like and hold a high culture and hiring bar to ensure the attraction and retention of best-in-class executive talent.What You Will Do
- Develop a deep understanding of Mercury's values, brand, products, and business model to inform recruitment strategies.
- Work closely with Mercury's founders and executive-level hiring managers to design interview panels and source strong candidates.
- Proactively network within the industry to identify and engage top talent for executive positions.
- Position Mercury as an innovative fintech leader to attract and close candidates.
- Stay abreast of talent and market trends across the broader banking, financial services, and fintech industries.
- Serve as a strategic partner to Mercury's leadership teams by providing insights on fintech and banking industry trends and talent markets.
- Identify and engage top talent through both passive and active channels, delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
- Lead 0 > 1 recruiting efforts as Mercury expands its business and products, requiring the hiring of executives with niche skill sets and/or regulatory knowledge.
- Work with data to interpret trends, make recommendations, and enhance the recruiting process.
What We Are Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with ideally 4+ years focused on leadership and executive hiring.
- Experience hiring technical leaders with exposure to several technical organizations, including Engineering, Product, Design, Data Science, Creative, and/or Marketing.
- Deep experience recruiting for Director to C-Suite Executive talent, ideally in a high-growth, rapidly changing business environment.
- Strong sourcing, research, and networking skills to engage appropriate talent proactively.
- Experience partnering with founders and/or Executive-level stakeholders and hiring managers as a trusted hiring partner and strategic advisor.
- Ability to influence and partner with Board members, investor talent agencies, and external executive search firms.
- Experience with the broader People functions, such as HRBP and Compensation, to participate in organizational discussions and understand industry compensation insights.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the fintech or banking industry, with a deep understanding of the U.S. banking and financial regulatory environment.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in hiring to guide teams towards unbiased hiring decisions.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools to interpret recruitment metrics and improve processes.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to work with a pioneering fintech company revolutionizing startup finance.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals.
- Flexible remote work arrangements within the United States.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to enhance recruitment strategies.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career in executive recruitment.
- Health, wellness, and retirement benefits to support your overall well-being.
How to Stand Out
- To stand out, ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of executive recruitment successes, especially in the fintech or banking sectors.
- Develop a strong understanding of current trends in fintech and banking talent markets to demonstrate your expertise during the interview process.
- Be prepared to discuss your strategic approach to sourcing and networking for executive talent, including your use of digital tools and platforms.
- Showcase your ability to work with data by preparing examples of how you've used recruitment metrics to inform hiring decisions and improve processes.
- Consider building a professional portfolio that includes case studies of successful recruitment campaigns for executive positions.
- When discussing salary, be sure to research the current market rates for executive recruiters in the fintech industry to negotiate effectively.
- Pay attention to the company culture and values during the interview process to ensure alignment with your own professional goals and ethos.
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