Talent Acquisition Lead

Altonomy; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of decentralized finance is seeking a Senior Recruiter to shape its talent strategy. This role offers the opportunity to drive end-to-end hiring efforts, focusing on sourcing specialized talent within the crypto and quantitative trading sectors. You'll play a key role in developing proactive recruitment strategies, engaging with high-caliber professionals, and establishing a robust employer brand. Join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the firm's growth and success. If you're passionate about talent acquisition and the evolving landscape of finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Work Culture

Dynamic Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic talent acquisition within crypto or fintech.
• Strong headhunting skills with expertise in niche talent sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes and manage interview pipelines.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.

Skills

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Headhunting

Sourcing Niche Talent

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Campus Recruitment

Job description

Tokka Labs | Singapore, SG

Tokka Labs is a proprietary trading firm with a focus on close collaboration, rigorous research, and cutting-edge technology. We are market makers, searchers, and solvers for top protocols on the most popular blockchains in the world. We design and implement our own trading systems and strategies to provide liquidity in the most diverse and challenging environments. At the core of it all lies our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries of decentralized finance and we are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey. If you think you have what it takes, apply now!

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Lead to drive our end-to-end hiring efforts. This role will undertake precision headhunting and targeted talent acquisition strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing highly specialized talent, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi), quantitative trading, and technology sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive talent acquisition strategy, focusing on identifying and engaging top-tier candidates.
• Conduct comprehensive market mapping to understand relevant talent pools and competitor landscapes.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to build relationships with high-calibre professionals in the crypto, DeFi, and quant trading sectors.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, managing interview pipelines, and handling offer negotiations.
• Establish a robust campus recruitment strategy to ensure a steady flow of graduate talent with strong quantitative and technical backgrounds.
• Stay informed on talent movements within the crypto and trading industries to anticipate hiring needs and trends.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand business needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent through networking, industry events, and digital outreach.
  

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic talent acquisition, executive search, or recruitment within crypto, quantitative trading, hedge funds, or fintech.
• Strong headhunting and sourcing skills with expertise in identifying niche and high-impact talent.
• Familiarity with the crypto ecosystem, DeFi protocols, and blockchain technology is highly preferred.
• Experience in campus recruitment and university partnerships is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment with a hands-on approach.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  

Why Join Tokka Labs?

• Be part of a high-impact, innovative firm at the forefront of on-chain trading.
• Play a key role in shaping the talent strategy of a growing firm.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work culture that values expertise, initiative, and problem-solving.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.