Lead - Global Talent Acquisition

NEXT Ventures; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 404,000 - 607,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead - Global Talent Acquisition to architect a world-class recruitment strategy. In this role, you will attract and secure exceptional talent across multiple markets and drive organizational growth. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, focusing on trading and technology sectors. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to shape the recruitment landscape and ensure NEXT Ventures attracts the best in global talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.
• At least 5 years in regional or global leadership roles.
• Strong command of technical, trading, and quantitative talent markets.
• Deep expertise in employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy.
• Lead and empower regional TA teams across multiple markets.
• Build hiring frameworks supporting speed, diversity, and quality.
• Drive inclusive hiring practices aligning with global DEI goals.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Market insights

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

AI sourcing tools

Analytics dashboards

Job description

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’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—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’s global expansion. You will be responsible for attracting and securing exceptional trading, technology, and quantitative talent across multiple markets—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’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’ll Make an Impact

Global Talent Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that meets both immediate and long‑term business needs.
• Lead and empower regional TA teams across SEA, South Asia, and EMEA to deliver hiring excellence at scale.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO and business leaders, translating market insights into actionable recruitment strategies.
• Build hiring frameworks that support speed, diversity, and quality across all global markets.

Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Lead the evolution of NEXT Ventures’ global employer brand to position the company as a top destination for trading, technology, and quantitative talent.
• Partner with Marketing and Learning & Development teams to deliver integrated brand campaigns, digital presence, and campus programs.
• Champion authentic storytelling that highlights employee experiences, innovation, and cultural impact across regions.

Recruitment Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Collaborate with the HR Analytics CoE to develop dashboards and analytics tracking efficiency, cost‑per‑hire, source performance, and candidate experience.
• Use insights to continuously improve sourcing strategies, process efficiency, and interviewer effectiveness.
• Apply predictive analytics to anticipate workforce demands, supporting agile hiring decisions aligned with business forecasts.

Collaboration Across HR CoEs

• Partner with Total Rewards & Performance to align compensation offers with market benchmarks and performance metrics.
• Work with People Operations to ensure smooth onboarding transitions from candidate to employee.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to build trader academies, leadership pipelines, and early career programs.
• Drive inclusive hiring practices by aligning TA strategies with global DEI goals.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing global TA organization that operates with precision, creativity, and impact.
• Standardize global recruitment processes while allowing for local agility and market nuance.
• Drive continuous improvement through the integration of AI, automation, and next‑generation recruitment technologies.
• Foster a high‑accountability culture where data, quality, and candidate experience drive every decision.

What You Bring

• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in regional or global leadership roles.
• Experience in proprietary trading, fintech, hedge funds, or high‑growth technology environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in building scalable global TA infrastructures and managing large, diverse teams.
• Strong command of technical, trading, and quantitative talent markets.
• Deep expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and analytics‑based hiring.
• Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills with C‑level leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with operational excellence — balancing innovation and execution.
• Familiarity with modern TA tech stacks (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools, analytics dashboards).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Your X‑Factor

• Thinks like a marketer, acts like a strategist, and executes like an operator.
• Anticipates talent trends before they emerge and builds future‑ready pipelines.
• Leads with authenticity, inspiring teams through clarity, conviction, and creativity.
• Transforms data and brand storytelling into a competitive hiring advantage.

Your Journey After Applying

• 30‑minute HR Session with the Talent Acquisition team
• 60‑minute Strategic Discussion with the Chief People Officer
• Global Talent Strategy Case Study Presentation with HR Leadership
• Final Executive Discussion with the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer

Why Join NEXT

At NEXT Ventures, talent is the heartbeat of our success. Here, you won’t just fill roles — you’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 — where the best find their momentum.