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NEXT Ventures

<div>Who We Are
NEXT Ventures is where ambition takes shape and momentum becomes movement. As a global platform revolutionising access to performance-based capital, we empower the world&rsquo;s most driven individuals to rise. Through our flagship brand, FundedNext, we empower dreamers to become doers, and potential to turn into performance. With 500+ driven minds across five countries, we power a global rhythm&mdash;220,000+ daily users from 170+ nations, each chasing greatness in their own way.
Your Role in Our Mission
As the Lead - Global Talent Acquisition, you will architect and lead a world-class recruitment strategy that fuels the firm&rsquo;s global expansion. You will be responsible for attracting and securing exceptional trading, technology, and quantitative talent across multiple markets&mdash;driving both performance and culture alignment. This is a role for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, talent intelligence, and brand storytelling.
You&rsquo;ll partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence and senior business leaders to align hiring goals with organizational priorities, ensuring that NEXT Ventures remains the destination for top global talent in fintech and trading.
How You&rsquo;ll Make an Impact
Global Talent Strategy &amp; Leadership<ul><li>
Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that meets both immediate and long-term business needs.</li><li>
Lead and empower regional TA teams across SEA, South Asia, and EMEA to deliver hiring excellence at scale.</li><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO and business leaders, translating market insights into actionable recruitment strategies.</li><li>
Build hiring frameworks that support speed, diversity, and quality across all global markets.</li></ul>
Employer Branding &amp; Talent Marketing<ul><li>
Lead the evolution of NEXT Ventures&rsquo; global employer brand to position the company as a top destination for trading, technology, and quantitative talent.</li><li>
Partner with Marketing and Learning &amp; Development teams to deliver integrated brand campaigns, digital presence, and campus programs.</li><li>
Champion authentic storytelling that highlights employee experiences, innovation, and cultural impact across regions.</li></ul>
Recruitment Analytics &amp; Workforce Insights<ul><li>
Collaborate with the HR Analytics CoE to develop dashboards and analytics tracking efficiency, cost-per-hire, source performance, and candidate experience.</li><li>
Use insights to continuously improve sourcing strategies, process efficiency, and interviewer effectiveness.</li><li>
Apply predictive analytics to anticipate workforce demands, supporting agile hiring decisions aligned with business forecasts.</li></ul>
Collaboration Across HR CoEs<ul><li>
Partner with Total Rewards &amp; Performance to align compensation offers with market benchmarks and performance metrics.</li><li>
Work with People Operations to ensure smooth onboarding transitions from candidate to employee.</li><li>
Collaborate with Learning &amp; Development to build trader academies, leadership pipelines, and early career programs.</li><li>
Drive inclusive hiring practices by aligning TA strategies with global DEI goals.</li></ul>
Team Leadership &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global TA organization that operates with precision, creativity, and impact.</li><li>
Standardize global recruitment processes while allowing for local agility and market nuance.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement through the integration of AI, automation, and next-generation recruitment technologies.</li><li>
Foster a high-accountability culture where data, quality, and candidate experience drive every decision.</li></ul>
What You Bring<ul><li>
12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in regional or global leadership roles.</li><li>
Experience in proprietary trading, fintech, hedge funds, or high-growth technology environments is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Proven success in building scalable global TA infrastructures and managing large, diverse teams.</li><li>
Strong command of technical, trading, and quantitative talent markets.</li><li>
Deep expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and analytics-based hiring.</li><li>
Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills with C-level leaders and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Strategic mindset with operational excellence &mdash; balancing innovation and execution.</li><li>
Familiarity with modern TA tech stacks (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools, analytics dashboards).</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field; MBA preferred.</li></ul>
Your X-Factor<ul><li>
Thinks like a marketer, acts like a strategist, and executes like an operator.</li><li>
Anticipates talent trends before they emerge and builds future-ready pipelines.</li><li>
Leads with authenticity, inspiring teams through clarity, conviction, and creativity.</li><li>
Transforms data and brand storytelling into a competitive hiring advantage.</li></ul>
Your Journey After Applying<ul><li>
30-minute HR Session with the Talent Acquisition team</li><li>
60-minute Strategic Discussion with the Chief People Officer</li><li>
Global Talent Strategy Case Study Presentation with HR Leadership</li><li>
Final Executive Discussion with the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer</li></ul>
Why Join NEXT
At NEXT Ventures, talent is the heartbeat of our success. Here, you won&rsquo;t just fill roles &mdash; you&rsquo;ll shape the teams driving the next evolution of global fintech innovation. Join us to redefine how world-class talent finds its purpose and performance.
Your next chapter starts here &mdash; where the best find their momentum.</div>

Lead - Global Talent Acquisition

Client of Foreground

Job Description: Foreground is partnering with a regional financial services group in the UAE to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager responsible for driving recruitment strategy across the banking and financial services portfolio. This leader will oversee workforce planning, employer branding, and end-to-end hiring to attract top regional and international financial talent. Responsibilities • Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements. • Partner with business heads to forecast workforce needs and design sourcing campaigns. • Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice. • Manage recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, assessments, and offers. • Build relationships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and universities. • Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank guidelines and labor laws. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in HR or Business; Masters preferred. • 8+ years of recruitment experience in banking/financial services. • Deep knowledge of regional hiring trends, compliance, and compensation structures. • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Aldar Education

We are seeking to appoint a Head Talent (School Recruitment) to lead and develop a newly centralised recruitment function for our network of all Operated Schools and to support the successful launch of new school openings. The role will lead, embed, and optimise the transition to a centralised Talent Acquisition model, delivering high-quality recruitment, workforce planning, and talent pipeline development in alignment with Aldar Education s strategic growth and localisation agenda.This is a critical change management role, requiring leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence to bring school-based HR teams into a group-wide model of best practice.Reporting into the Associate Director Talent, the successful candidate will drive excellence across end-to-end recruitment, manage and develop a distributed team, and embed a consistent, data-led, and candidate-focused experience with quality at its heart. A key part of the role is to partner closely with stakeholders across the People &amp; Culture function to realise organisational ambitions, support future growth, and position Aldar Education as an employer of choice in the regionResponsibilitiesMain Duties:<ul><li>Lead the development and execution of a centralised School Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with Aldar Education s business-as-usual recruitment, growth plans, and Emiratisation agenda.</li><li>Design and deliver proactive workforce planning solutions for academic and non-academic talent ensuring Aldar Education has sustainable pipelines to meet future needs Establish annual sourcing plan with suggested inhouse or external careers fairs, recruitment trips, job board usage etc.</li><li>Oversee end-to-end recruitment for schools, ensuring consistency, speed, and quality of hire.</li><li>Build and maintain trusted relationships with Principals, senior stakeholders, support functions, and external partners.</li><li>Partner with P&amp;C Managers and the wider People &amp; Culture function to ensure talent activities align with organisational strategy, policies, and values.</li><li>Drive employer branding initiatives to position Aldar Education as an employer of choice in the UAE education sector.</li><li>Act as a change leader, embedding a centralised structure and operating model across 13 operated schools and new school openings.</li><li>Embed Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI) principles by ensuring diverse talent pipelines, using objective and bias-free selection methods, and supporting Aldar Education s Emiratisation and representation goals.</li><li>Ensure positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.</li></ul>Specific Duties:<ul><li>Manage, coach, and develop the newly formed central team of Talent Officers (School Recruitment).</li><li>Drive and embed best practice in Talent Acquisition, ensuring all recruitment processes are standardised, transparent, and aligned with Aldar Education s strategic priorities.</li><li>Use data, analytics, and reporting to track recruitment performance and provide regular insights to senior leadership for decision-making.</li><li>Set KPIs for recruitment team and track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline health) and provide monthly reports.</li><li>Ensure schools are fully prepared ahead of each academic year, with clear workforce plans, hiring timelines, and pipelines of talent in place.</li><li>Ensure diversity targets per school are set togther with Director Educations and Head P&amp;C, communicated to the Principals and recruited towards.</li><li>Provide training, guidance, and support to transitioning HR teams during the move to a centralised TA model, ensuring adoption of consistent tools, frameworks, and systems.</li><li>Introduce and maintain recruitment technology, systems, and frameworks (e.g., ATS, psychometric assessment, structured interview guides) to improve efficiency and candidate experience.</li><li>Establish annual recruitment source report to analyse cost per hire and efficiency of contrcated platforms, agencies etc.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards, UAE labour regulations, and ADEK/MOHRE requirements in all recruitment activities.</li><li>Partner with P&amp;C Managers and Principals to forecast talent needs, build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines, and contribute to long-term workforce planning.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by adopting innovative sourcing strategies, market insights, and digital tools to optimise cost per hire.</li></ul>

Head - Talent (School Recruitment)

Hitachi Energy

Create and drive a global strategy for retaining, engaging, and developing high-potential employees across all business units and functions.Design and deploy structured development journeys, learning experiences, and career acceleration initiatives aligned with the company s growth strategy and competency needs.Ensure global consistency in talent initiatives while allowing for regional customization and cultural relevance.Collaborate with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and Learning &amp; Development teams to embed talent pool strategies into broader people initiatives.Develop and implement a communication plan to keep key governance stakeholders informed and aligned, including the HR Leadership Team.Engage stakeholders at all levels to advocate for and support the talent pools framework, ensuring effective program branding and visibility.Define success metrics and regularly report on talent pool health, progression, and impact on business outcomes.

Global Talent Pool Lead

MUFG

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world s most trusted financial group, it s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Talent, Learning &amp; Culture is a trusted partner dedicated to building a resilient and engaged workforce, ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. We value and invest in our people like we do our clients. We hire, develop, and empower talent to thrive, own their own unique path, and propel MUFG forward.About UsDo you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world s most trusted financial group, it s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Please visit our website for more information - https://www.mufg.jp/englishThe position works globally, and therefore diary flexibility is required to allow for regular meetings and connectivity with colleagues in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA time zones. Regular presence in London and some travel within EMEA are required.Role will oversee Recruitment Process Outsourcing firm (RPO) with 10-15+ resourcesRole will lead virtual teams/resources and collaborate across the HR operating modelMAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The main purpose of the role is to ensure delivery of strategic Talent Acquisition for the EMEA region and key business units. This role will partner with other Region TA Leads, and all EMEA countries to leverage best practices and provide a high-quality recruitment function utilising RPO and in-house resources.To achieve this objective, as part of a global team, this role will manage and drive results of global RPO s service delivery of Experienced Hires and Early Careers for EMEA s in-scope countries (UK, Turkey, and MENA). Additionally, this role will provide oversight and ensure compliance with regional regulatory requirements, drive consistent practices, deliver an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience, manage to budget, and make recommendations to optimize TA processes and policies.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Act as strategic TA advisor/partner to CHRO, EMEA HR team and business clients, collaborate on workforce/staffing plans, and ensure alignment and delivery of TA resources (Executive, Experienced, and Early Careers), as neededAs part of global team, provide oversight of RPO and ensure service delivery objectives are met and that processes are optimized and continuously improved. Ensure supplier has strong understanding of business and key business relationships; facilitate opportunities, as needed.Engage with key stakeholders and act as escalation for service concerns/issues.Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of local TA programmes, where necessaryMaintain regional policies, procedures and controls, and liaise with country HR to support local requirements. Manage TA RCSA and facilitate relevant regulatory/ compliance requests for local reporting and control testing.Stay abreast of regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations; collaborate and direct supplier (as needed) to address regional compliance/risk requests.Support internal mobility and inclusion objectives.Ensure RPO and TA in all region understand and utilise MUFG Employee Value Proposition to attract and engage Talent.Handle third party/vendor management duties including TPRM and billing/invoicing requirements.Manage budget, spend and ROI.Act in accordance with relevant compliance guidelines, processes and proceduresAd hoc responsibilities, projects/initiatives, as needed.Work ExperienceEssential:Significant talent acquisition experience in full life-cycle recruiting and leveraging third parties and internal teams.Solid understanding of competitive landscape for talentHighly regarded for exceptional customer relationship management (i.e., business leaders, HR, hiring managers, candidates, colleagues, etc.)Proficient with applicant tracking systems (Workday) and various recruiting channels and digital tools/methodsUsing data and reporting to drive results and accountabilityAbility to manage and prioritize competing demands successfully to meet client needsExperience in talent acquisition (TA) in a large, complex environment within the financial services or commercial banking industry is strongly preferredSolid understanding of industry trends and best practices and knowledge of varied and current sourcing methodologies and toolsAbility to devise and execute effective recruitment strategies, leveraging the employer brand and employee value proposition to consistently differentiate and articulate career opportunities to candidatesWell-developed network of talentSkills And ExperienceFunctional / Technical Competencie.

Talent Acquisition, Vice President

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy Job ID: R0096424 Date Posted: 2025-06-18 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Design and lead the implementation of a cohesive, enterprise-wide assessment strategy aligned with our corporate vision. This role is key to optimizing talent management and development decisions by establishing robust, fair, and standardized assessment practices. You will work across regions and business units to ensure global consistency, support future talent identification, and enable data-driven talent strategies. How you will make an impact <ul> <li> Develop and own the global HE Assessment Strategy, ensuring alignment with Hitachi s corporate talent philosophy and business priorities. </li> <li> Analyze existing assessment tools and processes used across hiring and development, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for innovation. </li> <li> Select, design, or recommend valid, reliable, and scalable assessment methods tailored to diverse talent segments (e.g., early careers, leaders, technical talent). </li> <li> Establish and implement standardized global assessment processes to ensure fairness, objectivity, and legal compliance across all regions and functions. </li> <li> Define clear global guidelines for Functional Competency Assessment (FCA) and partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption. </li> <li> Monitor local adaptations and provide governance to maintain consistency. </li> <li> Act as the point of contact with Hitachi Corporate for all matters related to assessments, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and standards. </li> <li> Collaborate closely with Corporate HR teams, Talent COEs, and business HR partners to co-create and harmonize assessment approaches across the organization. </li> <li> Provide centralized coordination for assessment initiatives, pilots, and rollouts to ensure coherence and efficiency across global entities. Develop and deliver training to HR professionals, recruiters, and people managers on the effective use of assessment tools, interpretation of results, and ethical considerations. </li> <li> Create toolkits, user guides, and learning materials to embed best practices globally. </li> <li> Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of assessment tools and processes through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and evolving organizational needs. </li> <li> Ensure the secure collection, analysis, and storage of assessment data to support strategic workforce planning, succession, and targeted development initiatives. </li> <li> Translate assessment insights into actionable recommendations for Talent, L&amp;D, and leadership development. </li> </ul> <div> </div> Your Background <ul> <li> Bachelor s or Master s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field. </li> <li> 8 12 years of experience in designing and managing assessment strategies within a global, matrixed organization. </li> <li> Strong expertise in psychometric tools, assessment centers, and behavioral-based evaluations. </li> <li> Demonstrated ability to drive cross-regional consistency while respecting local business needs. </li> <li> Experience working with HR technology platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar). </li> <li> Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and communication skills. </li> <li> Strong data literacy with the ability to translate insights into business value. </li> </ul> <div> </div> Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Global Lead for Assessment Strategy & Talent Insights

Brainstorm Human Resource Consultant

Head of Talent Acquisition &ndash; Construction DivisionLocation: Dubai, UAE Reporting to: Director &ndash; Human ResourcesPosition OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the recruitment function for our Construction Division. The ideal candidate will bring a fresh, innovative approach to talent sourcing, capable of breaking traditional industry boundaries. This role requires a balance between strategic workforce planning and hands-on recruitment leadership, with a strong focus on building diverse and high-performing teams.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead, design, and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy for the Construction Division.</li><li>Drive cross-sector hiring by sourcing high-potential talent from industries such as oil &amp; gas, manufacturing, real estate, and engineering consulting.</li><li>Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles across engineering, project management, and leadership functions.</li><li>Partner with business leaders to understand future workforce needs and create succession and leadership development pipelines.</li><li>Foster diversity and inclusion within hiring practices, promoting gender diversity in leadership and technical roles.</li><li>Establish strong relationships with external recruitment partners, consultants, and professional networks to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.</li><li>Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, optimize performance, and present insights to senior management.</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to the HR Director and leadership team on talent market trends and workforce planning.</li><li>Ensure all recruitment activities align with company culture, values, and long-term business objectives.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>12&ndash;15 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant exposure to the construction industry or related sectors.</li><li>Proven success in cross-industry recruitment (especially from oil &amp; gas, manufacturing, real estate, or consulting sectors).</li><li>Strong understanding of engineering and project management roles within large-scale construction projects.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategic workforce planning and succession programs.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Agile, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to challenge traditional hiring norms.</li><li>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (though not mandatory).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month

Head of Talent Acquisition – Construction Division

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