Founding Recruiter (Technical Focus)
About The Position
We're seeking a Founding Recruiter with a strong technical bent to lead talent acquisition for an ambitious fintech startup revolutionizing business banking and cash management for brands selling physical goods. You'll be the go-to expert for engineering and product hires, with the flexibility to support go-to-market and operations roles as the team expands from 35 to 50+ employees in the coming year. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you'll work closely with the executive team and founders in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. No micromanagement—just real ownership to attract, evaluate, and close world-class talent that drives our mission to turn banking from a cost center into a profit center through automation and smart financial tools.
Requirements
- 4+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments (startups preferred), with a track record as an early or founding recruiter building functions from the ground up.
- Proven success scaling recruiting organizations from Series A to Series B/C stages, ideally in fintech, AI, or early-stage startups.
- Strong technical recruiting expertise: Ability to source, engage, and excite engineers and product talent with a solid understanding of technical roles.
- Excellent sourcing skills for passive candidates at elite tech firms or innovative startups (think alumni from Shopify, Stripe, Rippling, or similar).
- Comfort operating in ambiguity: Proactive, self-directed, and relationship-focused with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with modern tools like Ashby (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Must be based in New York or Toronto (5 days in-office; slight preference for NY).
- No visa sponsorship available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in B2B SaaS, fintech, or companies with strong engineering cultures (e.g., Chime, Brex, Figma, Notion).
- A history of flexing into GTM (sales/marketing) and operations hiring.
Responsibilities
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and closing across technical and non-technical functions.
- Partner with hiring managers (including founders) to define role requirements, craft interview strategies, and align on high-bar talent standards.
- Build and nurture robust candidate pipelines through proactive outreach, networking, LinkedIn Recruiter, and collaborations with external agencies—focusing on passive talent from top-tier tech companies and startups.
- Champion exceptional candidate experiences with timely communication, personalized engagement, and a seamless process to excite and convert top performers.
- Track key metrics like time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and pipeline health to optimize strategies and demonstrate recruiting's ROI.
Benefits
- Competitive equity package to share in their success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
