Global Head of Talent Acquisition

About the role

A leading global investment organisation is looking for a Global Head of Talent Acquisition to lead and shape its global talent acquisition strategy at a pivotal stage of its growth. This is a highly visible global leadership role reporting to a senior global HR leader, partnering closely with senior executives and business leaders across multiple markets. The successful candidate will help define how the organisation attracts, assesses and secures talent worldwide, and build a high-quality, scalable talent acquisition function.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned to the organisation's evolving business priorities and workforce needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international talent acquisition team across multiple markets.
• Partner with senior business leaders, including investment professionals and corporate leadership, to understand talent requirements and build hiring strategies.
• Strengthen the approach to executive hiring, senior leadership assessment and critical talent acquisition.
• Establish consistent global standards for sourcing, assessment, candidate experience, employer branding and recruitment governance, with local market flexibility.
• Build internal talent pipelines and deepen access to high-calibre talent in key international markets.
• Use data, technology and emerging AI capabilities to improve efficiency, quality and insight; develop and monitor talent acquisition metrics.
• Partner with HR leadership on workforce planning and talent strategy, and advise senior stakeholders on talent markets, compensation and the competitive landscape.

Required profile

• Proven global Talent Acquisition leader with significant experience leading TA at a global or highly international organisation.
• Track record of building and transforming sophisticated talent acquisition functions.
• Experience working credibly with C-suite and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of senior and specialist talent markets, ideally in financial services, investment management, professional services or another talent-intensive environment.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong executive search and senior-level hiring expertise, able to personally engage on critical appointments.
• Ability to balance strategic transformation with hands-on delivery and operational discipline.

Required skills

• Modern sourcing strategies, recruitment technology and data-driven talent acquisition.
• AI-enabled talent acquisition.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.