
Talent Acquisition Specialist – Freelance Contract
Swan
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Paris • France
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About the role
- Take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle for Operations roles mainly (KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Support, Fincrime)
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates with FinTech and compliance backgrounds
- Conduct thorough screening interviews and present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers
- Manage the recruitment process through to offer acceptance
- Ensure a positive and professional candidate journey at every touchpoint
- Coordinate interviews efficiently and maintain timely communication
- Effectively convey Swan's story, vision, and culture to candidates
- Maintain post-interview engagement and provide clear, transparent feedback
- Design creative sourcing strategies across multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, FinTech networks, employee referrals)
- Leverage FinTech network to identify passive candidates with relevant regulatory and compliance experience
- Build talent pipelines for specialized Operations roles requiring financial services expertise
- Partner with recruitment agencies specializing in FinTech and compliance when needed
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics
- Work with HRBPs and department leads to align on recruitment priorities
- Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market insights specific to FinTech talent landscape
- Track and monitor key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, time-to-fill, acceptance rates)
- Use data to optimize the recruitment process and improve efficiency
- Maintain accurate records in ATS
Requirements
- 2-4 years of recruitment experience specifically in FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services
- Understanding of the FinTech ecosystem and regulatory landscape (KYC, AML, Transaction Monitoring, Compliance)
- Established network of candidates in Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Fincrime roles
- Autonomous & hands-on: able to get up to speed quickly and take ownership of workload independently
- Adaptable: thrive in dynamic environments and can quickly adjust priorities
- Detail-oriented: organized, process-driven, and track metrics
- Strong communicator: build rapport easily with candidates and stakeholders alike
- Results-focused: driven by tangible outcomes and take ownership of results
- Market knowledge: stay informed about FinTech talent trends and compensation benchmarks
- Fluent in English and French
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
recruitment lifecyclesourcing strategiesscreening interviewscandidate engagementrecruitment metricsdata optimizationtalent pipelinesregulatory complianceKYCAML
Soft Skills
autonomousadaptabledetail-orientedstrong communicatorresults-focusedorganizationalprocess-drivenrelationship buildingtime managementproblem solving