Head of Talent Acquisition Forex

Role Summary

We're hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition to build a high-velocity, high-quality hiring engine for a Forex business. This leader will own the end-to-end TA strategy and execution, with a sharp focus on scaling commercial and specialist teams (Sales, Retention, Dealing/Trading support, Risk & Compliance, Product/Tech where applicable) while protecting quality, speed, and regulatory alignment.

Mandatory: Candidates must have Forex industry talent acquisition experience for the last 3 years (continuous and recent), with direct exposure to hiring in a regulated, performance-driven environment.

Key Outcomes

• Build a predictable hiring machine that consistently delivers against headcount plans.
• Strengthen pipeline health and reduce time-to-fill without compromising quality.
• Improve offer acceptance and retention by elevating candidate experience and fit.
• Embed compliant, structured hiring practices that scale with growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy & Operating Model - Define and execute the TA strategy aligned to business growth targets and workforce planning; build a scalable recruiting operating rhythm (weekly funnel reviews, forecasting, hiring governance).
• Delivery Leadership - Own full-cycle hiring across priority functions, with hands-on leadership for business-critical roles; drive structured interviews, scorecards, bar-raising, and fast decision-making.
• Forex Hiring Expertise (Critical) - Lead hiring for Forex-relevant roles such as: Sales (IB/Partners, B2C/B2B Sales), Retention/Account Management; Dealing/Trading Operations support, Client Services; Risk, Compliance, AML/KYC, Payments/Fraud; Marketing/Performance Marketing (where relevant), Product/Tech/Analytics (optional scope). Understand market talent pools, compensation dynamics, and competitor landscapes in Forex.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Generation - Build proactive sourcing strategies (talent mapping, competitor mapping, referral programs, talent communities); reduce agency reliance and improve cost-per-hire through in-house capability.
• Stakeholder Management - Partner with leadership and hiring managers as a trusted advisor-aligning role design, leveling, and hiring priorities; implement interview training to increase signal quality and consistency.
• Analytics & Optimization - Build dashboards and lead decisions using TA metrics: time-to-fill, time-to-hire, offer acceptance, pipeline conversion, quality signals, attrition insights; run post-hire quality reviews and continuously improve funnel performance.
• TA Tech Stack & Process Excellence - Own ATS/CRM usage, automation, and data hygiene; standardize workflows, SLAs, and candidate communications.
• Employer Brand - Strengthen EVP and messaging for Forex talent markets; partner with Marketing/Comms on targeted hiring campaigns.

What Success Looks Like (First 90-180 Days)

• Deliver against priority hiring plan with clear weekly forecasting and pipeline visibility.
• Standardize structured interviews, scorecards, and hiring SLAs across functions.
• Build talent maps for top competitor clusters and launch proactive sourcing motions.
• Reduce time-to-fill and improve offer acceptance through optimized process and messaging.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + performance bonus
• Equity/long-term incentive (where applicable)
• Health & wellness coverage
• Flexible work model (role-dependent)
• Learning & leadership development budget

Must-Have Requirements

• Last 3 years of Forex industry Talent Acquisition experience (mandatory).
• 8-12+ years in TA overall, including 3-5+ years leading TA teams.
• Demonstrated success hiring at scale in high-performance, KPI-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of regulated hiring contexts (Compliance, AML/KYC, Risk, Payments, Fraud).
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment under tight timelines.
• Strong data fluency: ability to set KPIs, build reporting, and run funnel governance.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Multi-country hiring exposure (EMEA/MENA/Asia).
• Experience building TA functions in high-growth environments (0 1 or 1 n scaling).
• Strong network in Forex/CFDs/FinTech talent markets.
• Experience optimizing ATS/CRM and implementing automation.

Job code: EX-9DB26C4B

Job type: Full-time

Location: Dubai

About the company: DB Investing