Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Heritage Holdings; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Holdings in Lisbon is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape our future by identifying, attracting, and closing exceptional leaders across engineering, product, security, data and infrastructure.

You will partner with founders and senior leadership to craft hiring strategy, lead end-to-end hiring, and drive strategic searches across multiple geographies in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience recruiting Executive profiles in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
• Ability to independently manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from requirements to closing.
• Adapt to and influence a wide range of stakeholders, from technical leaders to business partners.
• Deep understanding of recruiting strategies and market dynamics in competitive landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Fluent English both writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hiring for strategically critical roles across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure.
• Partner with founders and hiring managers to define role scope, success profiles, and align decisions with long-term objectives.
• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies for high-impact roles.
• Drive hiring across multiple geographies and international talent markets.
• Deliver a high-quality, rigorous hiring process with a strong candidate experience.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

Recruiting strategy

English proficiency

Job description

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office, supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.
Our visionis tohelp clients build enduring wealth across generationsby combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise.We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Our team comprisesof a diverseinternational groupof individuals from leading organizations and withdiverse backgrounds, including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attractingtop-notch talentand providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.

Your role

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a central role in shaping Heritage’s trajectory by identifying, attracting, and closing the individuals who will define our future. You will operate as a strategic partner to founders and senior leadership, driving critical hiring initiatives and ensuring we build a high-performing, cohesive, and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end hiring for strategically critical roles.
  Lead searches across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure, from role definition through offer acceptance, ensuring a rigorous and efficient process.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to define and execute hiring strategy.
  Work with founders and hiring managers to clarify role scope, define success profiles, and align hiring decisions with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies for high-impact roles.
  Proactively identify and engage exceptional candidates through structured sourcing, referrals, and direct outreach, with a strong focus on quality and relevance.
• Drive hiring across multiple geographies.
  Operate effectively across international talent markets, navigating differences in candidate expectations, compensation benchmarks, and competitive dynamics.
• Ensure a high-quality and rigorous hiring process.
  Deliver an outstanding candidate experience while maintaining a strong talent bar, ensuring thoughtful, consistent, and well-calibrated evaluation.

Location: Lisbon

What we are looking for

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in recruitment best practices combined with initiative and excellent interpersonal skills. We're seeking someone with:

• Proven Recruitment Experience: At least 4 years of experience recruiting Executive profiles, in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise:Proven ability to independently manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from defining requirements and sourcing through to offer negotiation and closing.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and influence a wide range of stakeholders, from technical leaders to business partners.
• Deep understanding of recruiting strategies and market dynamics in competitive talent landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Fluent English both writing and speaking

What we offer

• Competitive compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation package reflecting the importance and seniority of this role.
• A central role in building an elite organization: You will play a key role in shaping Heritage by hiring the individuals who will define our future. This is a high-impact position with direct visibility from founders and senior leadership, where your work will materially influence the company’s trajectory, performance, and culture.
• An exceptional team and environment: You will work alongside highly talented professionals from leading global institutions such as Carlyle, CD&R, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and top technology companies. We operate with a high talent bar, intellectual rigor, and a strong focus on excellence.
• High ownership and strategic scope: You will partner closely with senior leadership to define hiring strategy and execute critical searches across engineering, product, and leadership roles. You will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to operate as a strategic partner rather than a transactional recruiter.
• Exposure to a unique intersection of finance and technology: Heritage combines institutional investment expertise with cutting-edge technology. You will help build teams across both domains, gaining exposure to complex, high-impact roles in a fast-scaling environment.
• International scope and strong culture: You will operate in a diverse, international team representing 15+ nationalities, with hiring across multiple geographies. We foster a collaborative and ambitious culture, supported by regular team offsites and opportunities to build strong relationships.

At Heritage, we are proud to have a diverse team representing over 15 nationalities, with all communication conducted in English. We are deeply committed to providing equal opportunities and work actively to remove potential biases in our hiring process by involving a Hiring Committee in all decision-making.

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