Talent Operator

Location: New York, United States • Miami, United States • California, United States (Hybrid) - On site in NYC - main preference, will consider candidates from Miami and California. IF IN CALIFORNIA, THE EXPECTATION IS THAT CANDIDATES WILL RE-LOCATE TO NYC WITHIN 6 MONTH.

Hybrid/On-Site | Full-time

Compensation: $120K - $200K

We are hiring on behalf of our client who is a high-growth fintech organization building the onchain broker layer for global markets. Backed by over $27M in funding from premier venture capital firms like General Catalyst and Jump Crypto, the company has processed $50B+ in trading volume and generated significant revenue within the last year. Operating as a lean, high-velocity team, our client is currently scaling its operations to meet the demands of high-volume macro traders.

The organization is seeking a Talent Operator to serve as the first dedicated internal talent hire. This is not a traditional recruiting role; it is a strategic "internal engine" position designed for an individual who views talent acquisition as a complex operational puzzle. Working directly with the founding team, the Talent Operator will build the infrastructure necessary to scale the company toward 200 employees, with a clear trajectory for professional advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Orchestration: Manage the internal hiring machine by liaising with hiring managers to define roles and coordinating with elite external search firms to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
• Founder Partnership: Collaborate closely with the founders to define high hiring bars and ensure a world-class experience for every candidate.
• Systems and Data Management: Maintain full ownership of the CRM/ATS, ensuring data integrity, precise tracking of candidate interactions, and timely follow-ups.
• Operational Execution: Direct the logistics of high-volume scheduling and interview coordination, ensuring the recruitment process runs with maximum efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the hiring lifecycle and build scalable processes to resolve them.

Requirements

• Experience: 0–3 years of professional experience. This role is well-suited for a recent graduate from a top-tier institution or an individual with early-career experience at a venture capital firm, high-growth startup, or specialized recruitment agency.
• High Agency: A self-starter who operates with a sense of full ownership, requiring minimal direction to identify opportunities and execute experiments.
• Operational Mindset: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to turn chaos into structured, efficient processes.
• Passion for Talent: A fundamental belief that human capital is the primary lever for a company’s success.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the crypto/Web3 landscape and the ability to communicate effectively with technical founders and engineers.
• Prior experience at a top-tier VC firm or participation in a startup accelerator program (e.g., Y Combinator).
• Previous exposure to high-intensity, high-growth projects in a non-technical capacity (Operations or HR).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Equity package commensurate with a founding-team-level hire.
• The opportunity to build the talent foundation of a well-funded, revenue-generating fintech leader.
• Direct mentorship from experienced founders and exposure to high-level strategic decision-making.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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