Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Werkwonder Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment in the iGaming and FinTech sectors. The ideal candidate will manage niche roles, utilize strong networking skills, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure a high-quality talent acquisition process. This role offers a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Performance Bonus

Medical and Hospitalisation Leave

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently.
• Proven hiring experience in iGaming, FinTech, or High-Tech industries.
• Not suitable: generalist, corporate, hospitality, or retail backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
• Source and close candidates for technical, compliance, and commercial positions.
• Build and maintain targeted talent pipelines.

Skills

Strong headhunting and networking skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Data-informed decision making

Agile and solutions-driven

Highly resilient in competitive markets

Balancing compliance with innovative sourcing

Job description

• Senior-level experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently.

Proven hiring experience in one of the following :

• iGaming industry (top preference)
• FinTech / Payments / Financial Services (fraud, AML, payment gateways)
• High-Tech / IT recruitment focusing on niche and commercial roles

Not suitable :

Generalist, corporate, hospitality, or retail recruitment backgrounds.

• Strong headhunting and networking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Data-informed decision making (but not overly reliant on metrics).
• Agile, creative, and solutions-driven approach to sourcing.
• Highly resilient and persistent in competitive talent markets.
• Able to balance process-driven compliance with innovative sourcing strategies.
• Standard business hours (flexible).
• Occasional evening sessions depending on candidate timezone availability.

Work Arrangement :

• Remote work available.
• Hybrid option for those located near one of our hubs.
• Distributed team environment.

Experience & Background

Must-have :

• Senior-level experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently.

Proven hiring experience in one of the following :

• iGaming industry (top preference)
• FinTech / Payments / Financial Services (fraud, AML, payment gateways)
• High-Tech / IT recruitment focusing on niche and commercial roles

Not suitable :

Generalist, corporate, hospitality, or retail recruitment backgrounds.

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong headhunting and networking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Data-informed decision making (but not overly reliant on metrics).
• Agile, creative, and solutions-driven approach to sourcing.
• Highly resilient and persistent in competitive talent markets.
• Able to balance process-driven compliance with innovative sourcing strategies.

Working Hours :

• Standard business hours (flexible).
• Occasional evening sessions depending on candidate timezone availability.

Work Arrangement :

• Remote work available.
• Hybrid option for those located near one of our hubs.
• Distributed team environment.

Responsibility

Work Type : Full-Time

Location : Remote / Hybrid (if near our hubs)

Industry : iGaming / Payments / FinTech

Salary : Competitive Base + Performance Bonus

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to drive niche, full-cycle recruitment within the iGaming, Payments, and FinTech space. This role requires strong strategic thinking, deep industry understanding, and exceptional sourcing capabilities.

You will be partnering closely with Tech, Compliance, and Commercial leaders to deliver high-quality talent in a fast-moving, specialised environment.

Job Responsibilities

Core Recruitment (80%)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
• Source, headhunt, screen, and close candidates technical, compliance, and commercial positions (e.g., Payment Affiliate Managers).
• Build and maintain targeted talent pipelines for specialised functions.
• Manage approximately 15–20 active roles, with an emphasis on quality and precision.
• Ensure structured candidate tracking, compliance, and recruitment reporting.

Strategic Talent Advisory (20%)

• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to hiring managers.
• Support employer branding initiatives relevant to our niche sector.
• Improve and optimise the candidate experience.
• Advise stakeholders with strong communication and expectation management.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Performance Bonus
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave