Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role overview

FYST is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help attract and hire outstanding talent worldwide for both technical and non-technical positions. In this role, you will own the recruitment process end to end and contribute directly to the growth of a fast-moving fintech business operating in the payments space.

What you will do

• Manage the complete hiring cycle, from understanding the role and planning the sourcing approach to evaluating candidates, handling offers, and closing hires.
• Work closely with hiring leaders across Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Support, and other teams.
• Design targeted sourcing plans for difficult-to-fill and senior-level positions in a competitive fintech environment.
• Use creative, non-traditional approaches to identify, attract, and engage strong candidates.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers by helping define team needs, hiring priorities, and recruitment direction.
• Review candidates for experience, technical or functional capability, motivation, adaptability, and overall culture fit.
• Ensure candidates receive a polished, responsive, and high-quality experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Support recruitment automation, AI-led hiring initiatives, and continuous process improvements.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts through thoughtful market communication and presence.

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within fintech, payments, crypto, banking, financial services, or another fast-paced, technology-led environment.
• Practical experience hiring for both technical and business roles across Europe and/or globally.
• Strong command of full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, assessment, stakeholder coordination, negotiation, and closing.
• Demonstrated success in filling complex, senior, or hard-to-hire positions.
• Comfort assessing technical profiles in areas such as Engineering, Product, Data, and IT.
• Experience recruiting for business functions including Operations, Finance, Compliance, Support, Sales, or Product Support.
• A proactive headhunting approach, with the ability to identify and win over top talent.
• Strong judgment in candidate evaluation and confidence in challenging hiring managers when needed.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic scale-up setting.
• Interest in AI-powered hiring tools, recruitment automation, and more efficient ways of working.
• Excellent relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A genuine focus on delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Strong English skills and fluent Russian.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing fintech company focused on payments.
• Room for growth, ownership, and fast-paced career development in an ambitious team.
• Chance to work alongside motivated and talented colleagues.
• Competitive pay aligned to your skills, experience, and contribution, supported by transparent annual performance reviews.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility to work from wherever you are most productive.
• 20 days of vacation each year, along with bank holidays and sick leave.
• Private health insurance with an annual budget of €1,000 for premium medical coverage.
• Learning and development support, including conferences, courses, professional growth, and a budget for AI tools.
• Coworking support for a productive workspace outside the home.
• Well-being allowance to spend on hobbies and activities that keep you energized.
• Additional perks including an Adopt a Pet day and your birthday off.

Additional information

The role is based in Germany and is offered as a full-time remote position. Candidates interested in the company culture, values, and team celebrations can learn more through the employer’s culture page.