Talent Acquisition Lead (AI, Fintech)

TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Lead (AI, Fintech): Building and owning the end-to-end hiring function for a fast-scaling AI company in financial services with an accent on employer branding, direct sourcing, and process implementation. Focus on scaling the team from 10 to 30+ employees across Engineering, Product, Operations, GTM, and AI, and defining a world-class recruitment function.

Location: Amsterdam

Company

hirify.global is building vertical, agentic AI platforms to automate complex workflows in the financial services industry, starting with insurance.

What you will do

• Design and own the company-wide hiring process to scale the team to 30+ FTEs in 12 months.
• Build the talent acquisition function from zero, including processes, tools, metrics, and operating rhythm.
• Lead employer branding strategy and shape hirify.global’s narrative for top-tier tech talent.
• Take ownership of all hiring pipelines, proactively sourcing and engaging exceptional candidates.
• Design and implement a fast, fair, and data-driven hiring process with an appropriate TA tech stack.

Requirements

• 4-8 years experience recruiting in EMEA.
• Successfully built or scaled hiring within a high-growth startup or scale-up environment (ideally tech, fintech, or AI).
• Deep experience in direct sourcing and headhunting, particularly for technical and leadership roles.
• Experience with multiple ATS systems, interview processes, and data-led reporting.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and prioritize candidate experience and culture fit.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be the first Talent hire and shape company growth from the ground up.
• Direct partnership with COO, CEO, and leadership team, offering real influence and ownership.
• Build something impactful by defining the quality and DNA of the future AI team in financial services.
• Join a fast-moving, collaborative team valuing excellence, impact, and autonomy.
• Competitive compensation and equity participation with career growth opportunities.

Hiring process

• Application
• Online Assessment
• Interview
• Work Trial
• Offer