Head of Recruitment in fintech and Web3

Mercuryo builds a platform that combines traditional banking with decentralized finance, simplifying access to crypto and integrating it into the broader financial ecosystem. It supports Web3 projects and traditional financial services, powering over 200 products and serving more than 7 million users.

• Own the recruitment strategy and function end-to-end, from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding
• Lead and develop a team of recruiters, set standards, coach execution, and own team performance
• Personally lead searches for Senior, Head, and Director-level roles, managing complex, high-stakes hiring processes end-to-end
• Advise C-level stakeholders, shape role strategy, present market insights, and influence leadership hiring decisions
• Partner with hiring managers across functions to define hiring needs and build a scalable, repeatable pipeline process
• Own the team’s sourcing strategy, including headhunting, networking, and community engagement
• Own the hiring budget and forecasting, plan headcount and cost-per-hire across teams, track spend against plan, and report budget performance to leadership
• Define and own core recruitment metrics, use them to drive decisions, and continuously improve the function
• Own and continuously improve the candidate experience across the hiring funnel

• At least 6 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including at least 2 years leading a recruitment team within fintech or Web3
• Proven track record of building and scaling a recruitment function, not just individual hiring
• Experience hiring across global markets, including the EU, US, and APAC, with knowledge of regional hiring practices, compensation benchmarks, and compliance nuances
• Proven ability to source and attract top talent through creative and strategic methods
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and senior or executive leadership to drive hiring initiatives
• Experience owning a hiring budget and forecasting headcount and costs across multiple teams
• Strong command of recruitment metrics and reporting, including defining KPIs, building dashboards, and using data to influence leadership decisions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels
• Data-driven approach to recruitment, including experience using ATS and other HR tools and building reports and dashboards
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and lead others through ambiguity
• English proficiency at C1 level
• Active use of AI tools in day-to-day work, from sourcing and outreach to candidate assessment and pipeline management

• Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives
• 22 Days of annual leave, 6 additional company days, and bank holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Maternity and paternity leave support
• Extensive benefits program
• Flexible work schedule
• Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries
• Working equipment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to shape the initiatives being worked on
• Diverse and friendly team
• Open-minded to new ideas