Talent Associate: AI-Driven Recruiter & Talent Builder

Rho; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Rho, the modern banking platform for startups, seeks a Talent Associate to uphold our high hiring standards and refine recruiting infrastructure.

You will build end-to-end searches, improve our talent operating rhythm, and leverage AI as a force-multiplier. This role reports to the VP of People & Talent and is based in New York City or San Francisco, full-time, five days a week.

Our goal is to attract exceptional builders and continuously optimize hiring processes to support rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of sales, operations, or similar experience with a BA.
• Passion for experimentation and leveraging AI.
• Experience operating in high-accountability environments (startups, fintech, financial services).
• High ownership and accountability—you take responsibility for getting the job done.
• Strong knowledge of the talent market—where to find builders and how to speak their language.
• Operational excellence—you run disciplined searches and coach hiring managers.
• Clear, persuasive communication and storytelling skills.
• Bias toward action and sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with the best tech talent and connect with people.
• Focus on quality over quantity in sourcing talent.
• Strengthen our talent brand: partner with marketing to run events and brainstorm.
• Develop rigorous hiring processes and advise hiring teams on better searches.
• Position Rho before top operators; test messaging with a human-first approach.
• Own metrics and strive to beat them, all the time.
• Be flexible; support hiring across roles and locations.

Skills

Talent acquisition

AI experimentation

Startup/fintech experience

Ownership & accountability

Talent market knowledge

Operational excellence

Communication & storytelling

Bias toward action

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rho, the modern banking platform for startups, seeks a Talent Associate to uphold our high hiring standards and refine recruiting infrastructure.

You will build end-to-end searches, improve our talent operating rhythm, and leverage AI as a force-multiplier. This role reports to the VP of People & Talent and is based in New York City or San Francisco, full-time, five days a week.

Our goal is to attract exceptional builders and continuously optimize hiring processes to support rapid growth.