Stronghold · 3 months ago
Director of Talent Acquisition
San Francisco, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expStronghold is a fintech infrastructure company focused on innovative financial solutions. They are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead their recruiting efforts, build talent strategies, and enhance their hiring processes across various departments, particularly in the crypto and fintech sectors.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyDeveloper APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the full-cycle recruiting process from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding across all departments, including Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Executive roles
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand business needs, define hiring criteria, and develop tailored sourcing strategies that align with company goals
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines through creative sourcing methods, including direct outreach, networking, referrals, and crypto/fintech communities - keeping passive candidates engaged and warm until they're ready to make a move
Act as Stronghold's talent brand ambassador by confidently articulating our mission, products, and blockchain technology's impact on financial infrastructure to candidates at all levels
Plan, host, and moderate recruiting events including tech talks, panels, happy hours, and networking sessions - managing all logistics and creating engaging experiences that showcase Stronghold's culture and opportunities
Travel regularly (25-30% of time) to crypto conferences, blockchain meetups, hackathons, and top-tier universities to source talent, build relationships, and establish Stronghold's presence in the crypto/fintech ecosystem
Lead employer branding efforts, including social media presence, job postings, and representing Stronghold at industry events
Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to advise leadership on compensation benchmarking, talent market trends, and hiring strategies
Manage the end-to-end candidate experience by coordinating interviews, facilitating debrief sessions, negotiating offers, and guiding hiring teams through structured decision-making
Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate experience, event ROI) and continuously optimize processes based on data
Leverage AI tools and external recruiting partners, agencies, and communities when needed to maximize efficiency and impact
Qualification
Required
7+ years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years recruiting for cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech companies (crypto experience is required)
In-office attendance is required on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM weekly in San Francisco. Candidates within a 25-mile radius are strongly preferred
Demonstrated success hiring across technical roles (software engineers, blockchain developers), business roles (product managers, operations), and leadership positions
Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of turning passive candidates into hires through creative channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, crypto communities, and industry networks
Experience planning, hosting, and moderating recruiting events - comfortable being on stage, facilitating discussions, and creating engaging candidate experiences
Deep understanding of the crypto/Web3 talent landscape with the ability to speak credibly about blockchain technology, DeFi, and payments infrastructure
Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills with the ability to influence hiring managers at all levels while managing 10-15+ open requisitions simultaneously
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in modern recruiting tools (ATS systems like Greenhouse or Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI recruiting tools)
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to sell candidates on Stronghold's mission and create compelling narratives
Self-starter mentality with high ownership, accountability, and natural relationship-building abilities
Comfortable with regular travel and flexible schedule to attend evening/weekend events, conferences, and campus recruiting trips
Preferred
Experience building and scaling recruiting functions from scratch or supervising a recruiting team
Technical recruiting expertise with the ability to evaluate engineering talent
Background in employer branding, recruiting marketing, or campus recruiting programs
Strong network within the crypto/fintech recruiting community
Previous experience speaking at or hosting recruiting events, panels, or workshops
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule: Getting the job done isn't always 9 AM to 5 PM. Determine your working hours so you get things done when it works for you and your family.
Health Care: We offer options that keep you and your family covered.
Hybrid Work Environment: We embrace the hybrid in-office and work-from-home culture. In-office attendance is required on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM. However, this is subject to change.
Learning Credits: Curiosity and lifelong learning are core values at Stronghold. We want to provide you with the resources you need to continue expanding and growing as an individual.
Flexible Vacation: We offer flexible vacation so you can get the time off you need that works for you
Company
Stronghold
Stronghold creates virtual payment networks that give developers access legacy and next-generation payment networks through a simple API.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.3MKey Investors
Freestyle Capital
2018-07-12Seed· $3.3M
Leadership Team
Tammy Camp
Founder & CEO
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