Head of Human Resources — FinTech

A high-growth, well-funded FinTech platform is seeking a strategic Head of Human Resources to lead the people agenda during a critical scaling phase.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for building a modern, commercially aligned HR function that supports rapid expansion, regulatory readiness, and high-performance culture.

The role will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape organisational design, talent strategy, governance frameworks, and scalable people infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full HR function across organisational design, talent acquisition, total rewards, HR operations, and culture
• Build scalable HR frameworks aligned with rapid FinTech growth and regulatory expectations
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and operating model design
• Drive performance management, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives
• Establish HR governance, policies, and compliance frameworks in regulated financial environments
• Oversee compensation strategy ensuring competitiveness in the regional FinTech talent market
• Lead employee engagement and retention strategies to support high-growth scaling
• Build and mentor a high-performing HR team

Key Requirements:

• 12+ years HR leadership experience within FinTech, Digital Banking, Payments, or Financial Services
• Proven experience scaling organisations through high-growth phases
• Strong background in organisational design and strategic workforce planning
• Experience working in regulated financial environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior executives and boards
• Experience building HR functions from early-stage or transformation phases is highly desirable

Why this role:

• Opportunity to shape the people strategy of a rapidly scaling FinTech
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• High-impact leadership role with regional scope
• Competitive compensation + long-term incentives

If interested, please apply directly or email ayisha.zaheer@madisonpearl.com

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*