About SarmadSarmad 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 OverviewWe are seeking aGlobal Talent Acquisition Leadto build and execute Sarmad's international hiring strategy across engineering, product, and financial services domains.This role goes beyond recruitment execution—it requiresstrategic talent mapping across geographies , balancingquality, cost, and availability , while ensuring hiring aligns with Sarmad's ambition to build world-class financial infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Talent StrategyDesign and execute aglobal hiring strategyacross key regions (e.g., Eastern Europe, MENA, Latin America, Asia)Map talent markets based on:Cost vs quality trade-offsFin Tech and engineering expertise availabilityTime-zone alignment with Saudi operationsBuild hiring pipelines forcritical roles(engineering, product, AI, financial domain experts)Recruitment ExecutionOwn full-cycle recruitment:Job scoping & structuringWriting high-quality, conversion-optimized job descriptionsSourcing and outreach (Linked In, platforms, agencies, networks)Screening and interviewingOffer management⚙️ Systems & ProcessImplement and optimizeATS systems and hiring workflowsDesign structured evaluation frameworks:ScorecardsCompetency-based interviewsTechnical and domain assessmentsBuilddata-driven hiring processes(time-to-hire, funnel conversion,



quality of hire)Candidate Quality & SelectionEvaluate candidates across:Technical depthFinancial domain knowledgeCultural and execution fitPartner with leadership to ensurehigh hiring bar and consistencyStakeholder CollaborationWork closely with founders and product/engineering leadersTranslate business needs intoclear hiring plans and role definitionsAdvise leadership on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibilityEmployer Branding & Talent PipelinePosition Sarmad as atop destination for Fin Tech and AI talentBuild long-term talent pipelines and relationships globallyExperience5–10+ years in talent acquisition, with:Strong experience intechnology hiringExposure tofinancial services / Fin Tech rolesProven experience hiring acrossmultiple countries/regionsSkillsDeep understanding of:Integral talent markets (cost, availability, quality)Engineering and product rolesFinancial services roles (investment, lending, insurance preferred)Strong expertise in:ATS systems and recruitment toolsStructured hiring and candidate evaluationWriting compelling job descriptionsProfileStrategic thinker with strong execution capabilityData-driven and process-orientedHigh ownership and accountabilityStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience in high-growth startups or scale-upsExperience hiring in MENA or emerging marketsExposure to AI/ML or fintech platformsWhy Join SarmadBuild talent formission-critical financial infrastructureWork directly with founders and leadershipShape aglobal hiring strategy from the ground upHigh ownership and impact

📌 Global Fintech Talent Acquisition Lead (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Sarmad
📍 San Luis Potosí