Fintech Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hard Skills

- ATS & CRM Platforms (Lever, Greenhouse, Bullhorn)

- Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development

- Data-Driven Recruitment & Analytics

- Technical Screening & Interviewing Fintech Roles

- Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

- Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking

- Remote Hiring & Virtual Onboarding

- Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing

Soft Skills

- Communication & Relationship Building

- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

- Negotiation & Influencing Skills

- Collaborative Team Player

- Cross-functional Coordination

*Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Fintech Innovators LLC*

_New York, NY | July 2022 – Present_

- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for 150+ fintech roles annually, including software engineers, product managers, and compliance officers.

- Implemented AI-powered sourcing tools, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill for hard-to-source positions.

- Developed partnerships with coding bootcamps, industry meetups, and online fintech communities to expand candidate pipeline.

- Led diversity hiring initiatives, increasing underrepresented minorities by 20% within the technical teams.

*Fintech Recruitment Consultant | TechTalent Solutions*

_Boston, MA | August 2018 – June 2022_

- Managed recruitment campaigns for financial institutions and emerging fintech startups, elevating their talent acquisition strategies.

- Utilized data analytics to identify hiring bottlenecks, implementing process improvements that boosted candidate engagement rates.

- Conducted behavioral and technical interviews, ensuring high-quality candidate assessment aligned with client needs.

- Trained junior recruiters on sourcing techniques, ATS management, and employer branding best practices.

*Junior Talent Acquisition Associate | FinSecure Financial Technologies*

_San Francisco, CA | June 2016 – July 2018_

- Supported senior recruiters by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate databases.

- Contributed to the development of a recruitment marketing campaign focused on fintech innovation.

- Participated in career fairs and industry events to build a robust talent network.

**Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management**

University of California, Berkeley

_2012 – 2016_

- LinkedIn Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist, 2024

- Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter (CDIR), 2023

- AI in HR Certification, HR Tech Conference, 2022

- **Global Fintech Talent Pool Expansion:** Led a cross-functional project to build a multinational talent database, integrating AI screening tools, increasing international candidate sourcing efficiency by 40%.

- **Candidate Experience Overhaul:** Redesigned the virtual interview process, incorporating video assessments and virtual onboarding portals, resulting in a 25% improvement in candidate satisfaction scores.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Fluent)