Principal Talent Partner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Talent Partner (Fintech): Leading business-critical executive searches and shaping talent strategy for a high-growth fintech company with an accent on stakeholder management and complex hiring challenges. Focus on building talent pipelines in new markets, leveraging data-driven insights, and integrating AI into recruitment processes.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: in-office Tuesday–Thursday).

Company

hirify.global is a profitable, high-growth fintech unicorn rebuilding consumer finance products like loans, credit cards, and car finance.

What you will do

• Partner with the CEO office and senior leadership to align talent strategies with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end executive and business-critical searches from strategy to offer negotiation.
• Develop market-mapping strategies and talent communities for new markets and functions.
• Use data and funnel metrics to diagnose hiring challenges and forecast delivery.
• Act as a brand ambassador to build lasting relationships with senior passive talent.
• Drive process improvement and experiment with AI and emerging recruiting technologies.

Requirements

• Significant experience as an internal Senior or Principal Talent Partner in a fast-paced, product-led company.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, senior, or executive-level searches.
• Strong search and sourcing capability with experience building pipelines from scratch.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Commercial and data-driven mindset with experience using market insights.
• Must be based in London to support the hybrid office model.

Nice to have

• Fintech industry experience.
• Hiring experience in the US market.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including equity.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Fresh, healthy lunches prepared by in-house chefs in the office Tuesday–Thursday.
• High-agency environment with a seat at the table for strategic decisions.
• Collaborative, low-ego culture focused on transparency and shared wins.

Hiring process

• Screening call with the Head of Talent.
• 15-minute online assessment.
• Onsite interview including a task presentation with leadership.
• Remote interview with the COO.