Head of Recruitment

Job description

Hi! We're Mercuryo , and we’re on a mission to redefine finance by blending the best of traditional banking with the power of decentralized finance (DeFi). We believe everyone deserves seamless access to Web3 and traditional financial services, so we're building the platform that makes it real: one that simplifies crypto and integrates it into the broader financial ecosystem. Since launching in 2018, we've grown into a recognized force in the industry, named one of Europe's Fastest-Growing Startups 2025 by Sifted and awarded Best Crypto On-Ramp & Payments Solution 2025 by Cryptonomist. We've partnered with leading brands including Visa, Mastercard, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, and Jupiter, powering over 200 products and collaborating directly with major ecosystems like Solana, Consensys, and BNB Chain. Why Mercuryo? Industry Impact Join us in helping world-class Web3 projects onboard millions of new users into the next generation of finance. Innovative Environment Collaborate with more than 300 talented professionals from diverse backgrounds — including banking, SaaS, and Web3 — all united in delivering outstanding user experiences. AI-First Culture We actively integrate AI across the company, from operations and analytics to marketing and product workflows. It helps teams move faster, improve productivity, and focus on high-impact work - while maintaining human oversight and accountability at every step. We see AI as a core part of how our teams innovate, collaborate, and scale. Growth and Learning Our expanding network of 200+ B2B partnerships and a user base of over 7 million means there’s always room to grow your skills, tackle new challenges, and push boundaries. Flexible Culture We’re remote-first, celebrating diversity across 30 countries. At Mercuryo, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, spark creativity, and shape how we move forward together. About the Role: We are looking for a Head of Recruitment to lead our Recruitment team. This role offers unparalleled access to the heart of the crypto and fintech industries, where you'll work with the best minds in Web3 to build the function that attracts and hires top-tier talent. Reporting to CHRO, you'll lead a team of recruiters, partner directly with hiring managers, business leaders, and executives to scale our growing teams globally. Your Role: Own the recruitment strategy and function end-to-end, from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding. Lead and develop a team of recruiters, setting standards, coaching on execution, and owning team performance. Personally lead searches for Senior, Head, and Director-level roles, managing complex, high-stakes hiring processes end-to-end. Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders — shape role strategy, present market insights, and influence hiring decisions at the leadership level. Partner with hiring managers across functions to define hiring needs and build a scalable, repeatable pipeline process. Own sourcing strategy across the team, including headhunting, networking, and community engagement. Own the hiring budget and forecasting — plan headcount and cost-per-hire across teams, track spend against plan, and report on budget performance to leadership. Define and own core recruitment metrics, using them to drive decisions and continuously improve the function. Own the candidate experience end-to-end and continuously improve it across the hiring funnel. What We're Looking For: 6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, including at least 2 years leading a recruitment team within fintech or Web3. Proven track record building and scaling a recruitment function, not just individual hiring. Experience hiring across global markets, including EU, US, and APAC — you understand regional hiring practices, compensation benchmarks, and compliance nuances. Proven ability to source and attract top talent through creative and strategic methods. Experience partnering with hiring managers and senior/executive leadership to drive hiring initiatives. Experience owning a hiring budget and forecasting headcount/cost across multiple teams. Strong command of recruitment metrics and reporting — comfortable defining KPIs, building dashboards, and using data to influence leadership decisions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels. Data-driven approach to recruitment, with experience using ATS and other HR tools, and building reporting/dashboards. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and lead others through ambiguity. English proficiency C1: you'll be communicating daily with candidates and stakeholders across global markets. Active use of AI tools in day-to-day work: from sourcing and outreach to candidate assessment and pipeline management. What We Offer: Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives. 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays. Comprehensive health insurance plans. Maternity & Paternity leave support. Extensive benefits program. Flexible work schedule and remote work options. Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries. Working equipment. Professional development and training opportunities. Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on. Diverse and friendly team. We are open-minded to new ideas. Join Us! If you're driven to be a part of the Web3 forefront and are keen to leave your mark on this rapidly evolving field, Mercuryo is an excellent choice. Discover our open positions and see how you can contribute to shaping the future! Mercuryo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that is progressive and open-minded. Our employment philosophy is to hire the best people and empower them to do the best work of their lives. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Mercuryo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation during the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to complete your application, please contact our Talent Team.