Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at OKX, you will partner with core business teams as the company expands across EMEA and globally. You act as a strategic talent partner and operational leader, building executive and specialized talent pipelines, navigating regional markets, and optimizing recruitment delivery. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will architect hiring processes, drive proactive sourcing strategies prioritizing diversity, and help shape OKX's next evolution.

What you'll do

• Define, design, and lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategies across corporate governance, legal, compliance, risk, and operational business functions as organizational priorities scale
• Build and execute targeted sourcing campaigns to engage and close high-caliber passive talent across global and EMEA talent hubs
• Navigate complex EMEA hiring dynamics, managing regional notice periods, candidate expectations, and competitive talent pools to maintain velocity and operational efficiency
• Conduct competitor mapping and gather market intelligence across fintech, traditional banking, and crypto to advise leadership on talent trends, salary benchmarks, and organizational design
• Articulate OKX's vision to bridge traditional corporate and financial services talent into Web3 and decentralized finance
• Direct senior-level offer formulations, equity and token incentive structuring, and complex negotiations, partnering closely with People Operations for seamless onboarding
• Coach hiring managers and interview panels on structured assessment frameworks, interview best practices, and high-touch candidate experience

What you bring

• 6+ years of full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience within a fast-paced corporate environment, high-growth fintech or financial services firm, or executive search firm, with demonstrated experience leading strategic hiring initiatives
• A proven track record of identifying, engaging, and closing senior passive talent across competitive finance, banking, or fintech ecosystems
• In-depth understanding of cross-border EMEA hiring practices, regional employment regulations, statutory notice periods, and hiring frameworks (FTE vs. contractor, local entities vs. EOR)
• Strong business acumen with hands-on experience leveraging recruitment metrics, funnel analytics, and market intelligence to guide executive decision-making
• A high degree of comfort operating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments with changing business priorities
• Exceptional consultative communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

• Deep familiarity with EMEA fintech, traditional banking, and digital asset or Web3 ecosystems
• Working knowledge of regional regulatory environments affecting financial talent hiring, such as MiCA, AML frameworks, PSD2/PSD3, FCA, BaFin, and DASP
• Experience recruiting within a globally distributed, multilingual organization
• Genuine interest or personal background in blockchain technology, crypto, and decentralized finance

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Various team-building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
• Additional regional benefits and perks shared throughout the interview process

About OKX

OKX is a global financial services organization building an inclusive future of finance through Web3 and decentralized finance, operating across EMEA and other major markets.