Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Overview: Lead Talent Acquisition Partner (WealthTech)

This is a high-impact, “founding” talent role for a fast-growing NYC-based WealthTech startup. As the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, you will act as a one-person recruiting engine, directly responsible for scaling the team during a critical expansion phase. Backed by top-tier investors, this startup is looking for a scrappy, high-energy recruiter who can build a function from the ground up while maintaining a high bar for talent.

You will report directly to the leadership team and founders, serving as the strategic gatekeeper for the company’s culture and growth.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Leadership

Full-Cycle Execution

• End-to-End Ownership: Manage the entire recruiting lifecycle across GTM (Sales/Marketing), Product, Engineering, and Operations.

• Strategic Sourcing: Proactively hunt and engage top-tier talent in the competitive NYC tech market, ensuring a diverse and high-caliber pipeline.

• Candidate Experience: Act as the face of the brand, creating a seamless and “exceptional” journey for every candidate from first touch to offer.

Strategic Partnership & Scaling

• Founder Collaboration: Work side-by-side with founders and hiring managers to define headcount needs, craft job descriptions, and set evaluation criteria.

• Process Infrastructure: Refine and build recruiting processes, select tools (ATS/Sourcing tech), and enhance employer branding to attract talent at scale.

• Autonomy: Lead as a one-person function, demonstrating the initiative to solve problems without an established HR playbook.

Qualifications & “What We’re Looking For”

Professional Profile

• Experience: ~3–7 years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked within a tech company or a fast-moving startup environment.

• Versatility: Proven ability to hire across multiple functions, specifically bridging the gap between technical (Engineering/Product) and business (Sales/Ops) roles.

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing high-level stakeholders and founders.

Core Competencies

• Scrappy & High-Energy: A “builder” mindset with the grit to navigate the ambiguity of a rapid-growth startup.

• Self-Starter: The ability to work with high autonomy and lead a department of one.

• NYC-Centric: Comfort working in the dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere of the New York City tech scene.

Why Join This WealthTech Startup?

• Mission-Driven: Play a pivotal role in modernizing technology for financial institutions and advisors.

• Influence: Work directly with leadership, significantly shaping the company’s team and long-term culture.

• Growth: This is a “critical stage” role; as the company scales, your impact and responsibility within the organization are likely to expand.

• Stability & Backing: Enjoy the excitement of a startup with the security of top-tier investor backing.

Application Information

If you are motivated by the mission of modernizing WealthTech and thrive in high-growth environments, apply directly through the Talent partner portal. Your application should highlight your experience building pipelines from scratch and your success in hiring for varied functions in a startup setting.

The Company & Culture Talent International (often simply called “Talent”) is a global tech recruitment and digital services business. Their culture is built on the pillars of honesty, transparency, and a “truly human” approach. In an industry often seen as transactional, Talent strives to be a project delivery arm for its clients, focusing on long-term value. The workplace is characterized by a “Give a Damn” philosophy—one of their core values—which encourages employees to be deeply invested in the success of their candidates and the community.

The Location The New York Hub is the flagship for their North American operations. Working here places you in a specialized environment focused on the US tech landscape, Microsoft partnerships, and startup growth. The NYC team is known for its “niche network” and deep market expertise, often participating in high-profile industry events like the North American Community Summit. The office culture is collaborative and celebratory, punctuated by “Talent Fest,” an annual global conference where teams connect and celebrate their wins.

The Company & Culture
Headquartered in NYC, Talent Inc. is the parent company behind major career brands like TopResume, TopCV, and TopInterview. Their culture is mission-driven and technology-led, focused on helping job seekers “tell the best version of their career story.” The workplace is diverse and professional, with a strong emphasis on flexibility. Because many of their writers and experts work remotely or as freelancers, the internal culture is built on digital collaboration and supportive management.

The Location
Operating from Manhattan, Talent Inc. maintains a classic NYC startup-to-scaleup energy. The company is notably diverse, with over 50% of the staff being female and a significant ethnic minority representation. Employees often describe the environment as fast-paced and high-volume, managing millions of resume reviews annually. It is an ideal environment for those who enjoy the intersection of HR tech, data-driven career services, and editorial excellence.