Head of Talent Acquisition

DriveWealth•Chicago, IL

21h•$300,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DriveWealth is seeking its first Head of Talent to lead the company's talent acquisition strategy during a high-growth phase. This pivotal role, reporting to the Chief People Officer, involves architecting the talent acquisition function, setting a high talent bar, and modernizing recruiting processes. The Head of Talent will build and lead a team to attract exceptional individuals across various departments, serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, and own the hiring strategy, workforce planning, and data-driven hiring decisions. Key objectives for the first year include establishing a clear hiring plan, building a strong recruiting team, enhancing hiring quality and consistency, and modernizing the recruiting technology and workflows. This role is crucial for shaping the team that will drive DriveWealth's future growth and potential exit.

Requirements

A demonstrated track record of leading global talent acquisition in a fast-paced, high-growth technology (preferably fintech or financial services) company.
A forward-thinking technologist with a deep understanding of how to leverage AI and automation to create a more efficient, effective, and equitable recruiting process.
Experience building and leading multi-tiered global recruiting teams, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent. You are a "talent magnet" who can attract and retain top recruiting professionals.
Deep expertise in using data and analytics to drive strategy and influence executive decisions. You can tell a compelling story with data and use it to predict future hiring needs.
You are a visionary leader who has experience working with abstract and complex challenges, and you have a gift for turning them into actionable strategies.
Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior executives, with the executive presence to influence and drive alignment at the highest levels of an organization.
You are a master of cross-functional collaboration, building influential partnerships with leaders in HR, Finance, and other functional business units. You design talent strategies with an "enterprise-first" approach, ensuring they scale and align with broader company objectives.
A growth mindset and a natural curiosity that drives you to continuously learn and challenge assumptions. You are a change agent who thrives in an agile environment and can lead teams through transformation.
You are customer-obsessed and have a passion for creating memorable experiences for candidates and internal stakeholders alike.
Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where the position is located at the time of application.
For US-based roles: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
This role is expected to come into our office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.

Nice To Haves

AI-curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction, and improve outcomes to deliver products faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes.

Responsibilities

Architect the Global Talent Strategy: Act as a strategic partner to the C-suite, designing and executing a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy that anticipates future business needs, influences workforce planning, and positions DriveWealth to win top talent in a competitive market.
Pioneer an AI-Driven Recruiting Engine: Champion the integration of AI and predictive analytics across the recruiting lifecycle. Leverage intelligent automation and data-driven insights to enhance sourcing, optimize processes, and build a highly efficient, modern talent acquisition function.
Lead and Inspire a World-Class Team: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global recruiting organization. Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Drive Transformational & Scalable Operations: Engineer and optimize global talent acquisition processes for maximum efficiency and scalability. Champion a culture of innovation that delivers a frictionless and memorable experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Define and Govern the Global Hiring Bar: Establish rigorous, structured interview processes and candidate assessment frameworks (including Quality of Hire metrics) to ensure hiring consistency and continuously raise the talent density across all departments.
Elevate DriveWealth’s Employer Brand and Talent Marketing: Design and lead the strategy for the company's Employment Value Proposition (EVP) and talent marketing to proactively attract passive top-tier candidates in competitive markets.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Governance: Establish and enforce all hiring policies, documentation, and compliance protocols specific to a regulated broker-dealer environment, ensuring flawless execution in partnership with Legal and Compliance teams.