About Sarmad
Sarmad is building the financial infrastructure layer for MENA—delivering AI-powered, regulatory-native platforms across investment, lending, and insurance. Our mission is to equip financial institutions with modern, compliant, and scalable digital capabilities.
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Global Talent Acquisition Lead
to build and execute Sarmad’s international hiring strategy across engineering, product, and financial services domains. This role goes beyond recruitment execution—it requires
strategic talent mapping across geographies , balancing
quality, cost, and availability , while ensuring hiring aligns with Sarmad’s ambition to build world-class financial infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Global Talent Strategy
Design and execute a
global hiring strategy
across key regions (e.g., Eastern Europe, MENA, Latin America, Asia) Map talent markets based on: Cost vs quality trade-offs Fin Tech and engineering expertise availability Time-zone alignment with Saudi operations
Build hiring pipelines for
critical roles
(engineering, product, AI, financial domain experts)
Recruitment Execution
Own full-cycle recruitment: Job scoping & structuring Writing high-quality, conversion-optimized job descriptions Sourcing and outreach (Linked In, platforms, agencies, networks) Screening and interviewing Offer management
⚙️ Systems & Process
Implement and optimize
ATS systems and hiring workflows Design structured evaluation frameworks: Scorecards Competency-based interviews Technical and domain assessments Build
data-driven hiring processes
(time-to-hire, funnel conversion, quality of hire)
Candidate Quality & Selection




Evaluate candidates across: Technical depth Financial domain knowledge Cultural and execution fit Partner with leadership to ensure
high hiring bar and consistency
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with founders and product/engineering leaders Translate business needs into
clear hiring plans and role definitions Advise leadership on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibility
Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline
Position Sarmad as a
top destination for Fin Tech and AI talent Build long-term talent pipelines and relationships globally
Experience
5–10+ years in talent acquisition, with: Strong experience in
technology hiring Exposure to
financial services / Fin Tech roles Proven experience hiring across
multiple countries/regions
Skills
Deep understanding of: Global talent markets (cost, availability, quality) Engineering and product roles Financial services roles (investment, lending, insurance preferred) Strong expertise in: ATS systems and recruitment tools Structured hiring and candidate evaluation Writing compelling job descriptions
Profile
Strategic thinker with strong execution capability Data-driven and process-oriented High ownership and accountability Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Experience in high-growth startups or scale-ups Experience hiring in MENA or emerging markets Exposure to AI/ML or fintech platforms
Why Join Sarmad
Build talent for
mission-critical financial infrastructure Work directly with founders and leadership Shape a
integral hiring strategy from the ground up High ownership and impact

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