Role in brief
OKX is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring strategies in EMEA and globally. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly in fintech or corporate environments, who can navigate complex hiring landscapes.
About the role
The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at OKX will play a critical role in shaping the company's future by implementing effective hiring strategies across various functions. This position is focused on building diverse talent pipelines and requires a deep understanding of the EMEA hiring landscape.
Success in this role involves proactive sourcing of high-caliber talent, managing regional hiring dynamics, and advising leadership on market trends. The manager will also coach hiring managers and ensure a high-touch candidate experience, contributing to OKX's mission in the evolving landscape of finance.
Who this role suits
- A professional with over six years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in fintech or a corporate setting.
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
- An individual with strong consultative communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
- A candidate who has a genuine interest in blockchain technology and the evolving financial landscape.
From the employer
What You’ll Be Doing
- Strategic Talent Leadership: Define, design, and lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategies across corporate governance, legal, compliance, risk, and operational business functions as organizational priorities scale.
- Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Architecture: Build and execute targeted sourcing campaigns to engage and close high-caliber passive talent across global and EMEA talent hubs.
- Regional Market Navigation: Navigate complex EMEA hiring dynamics, proactively managing regional notice periods, candidate expectations, and competitive talent pools to maintain velocity and operational efficiency.
- Talent Intelligence & Advisory: Conduct competitor mapping and gather market intelligence across fintech, traditional banking, and crypto to advise leadership on talent trends, salary benchmarks, and organizational design.
- Employer Value Proposition: Articulate OKX’s vision to bridge traditional corporate and financial services talent into Web3 and decentralized finance.
- Complex Negotiations & Closing: Direct senior-level offer formulations, equity/token incentive structuring, and complex negotiations, partnering closely with People Operations for seamless onboarding.
- Hiring Manager Coaching & Governance: Act as an expert advisor, upskilling hiring managers and interview panels on structured assessment frameworks, interview best practices, and high-touch candidate experience.
What We Look For In You
- Experience: 6+ years of full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience within a fast-paced corporate environment, high-growth fintech/financial services firm, or executive search firm, with demonstrated experience leading strategic hiring initiatives.
- Sourcing & Closing: Proven track record of identifying, engaging, and closing senior passive talent across competitive finance, banking, or fintech ecosystems.
- EMEA Labor Knowledge: In-depth understanding of cross-border EMEA hiring practices, regional employment regulations, statutory notice periods, and hiring frameworks (FTE vs. contractor, local entities vs. EOR).
- Strategic Influence & Data Fluency: Strong business acumen with hands-on experience leveraging recruitment metrics, funnel analytics, and market intelligence to guide executive decision-making.
- Agility & Ownership: High degree of comfort operating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments with changing business priorities.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional consultative communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Haves
- Deep familiarity with EMEA fintech, traditional banking, and digital asset/Web3 ecosystems.
- Working knowledge of regional regulatory environments affecting financial talent hiring (e.g., MiCA, AML frameworks, PSD2/PSD3, FCA, BaFin, DASP).
- Experience recruiting within a globally distributed, multilingual organization.
- Genuine interest or personal background in blockchain technology, crypto, and decentralized finance.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Various team-building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
- Additional regional benefits and perks shared throughout the interview process.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy?
The role is office-based, and specific remote work policies are not provided.
What qualifications are required?
Candidates should have over six years of full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience, particularly in fintech or corporate environments.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through the OKX website.
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