Strategic Talent Sourcer - 12 months FTC

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission-critical solutions across Lending, Payments, and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with TA Partners and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, business objectives, and evolving talent needs.
• Design and execute tailored sourcing strategies for niche, senior, and hard-to-fill roles—particularly within AI, engineering, and technology domains.
• Act as a strategic sourcing advisor, providing insights on talent pools, competitive landscape, and market availability.
• Utilize diverse sourcing channels—including LinkedIn, job boards, Boolean search, talent intelligence platforms, social media, and community networks—to identify high-caliber prospects.
• Build, assess, and qualify candidate profiles to ensure alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Lead outreach and engagement efforts, nurturing interest and building relationships with passive talent.
• Create and manage long-term pipelines for current and future hiring needs, ensuring readiness for key strategic roles.
• Conduct detailed talent mapping projects for critical skill sets and emerging needs.
• Maintain accurate, organized pipelines within Finastra’s HRIM/ATS (Workday preferred) to support data-driven decision making.
• Track, analyze, and report on sourcing metrics to measure effectiveness and refine strategy.
• Stay current on AI-enabled sourcing tools, market insights, and global talent dynamics to enhance sourcing efficiency.
• Communicate effectively and partner with HR, TA Partners, and global TA teams to ensure aligned objectives and consistent execution.
• Participate in global TA projects, including tool optimization, employer branding initiatives, process evolution, and sourcing innovation.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting Finastra’s culture, values, and technology vision to the broader talent community.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role in either agency or in-house environments, ideally supporting technical or niche roles.
• Strong expertise with Boolean search, X-ray search, and LinkedIn Recruiter, with deep knowledge of advanced search capabilities and sourcing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with TA Partners, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems—Workday strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and adapt to changing priorities.
• A proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset, with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Proven ability to build, nurture, and maintain pipelines for both immediate and long-term hiring needs.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects independently while maintaining high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in a technical or niche role.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Boolean search, X-ray search, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), particularly Workday.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to source and engage with passive candidates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access confidential one-to-one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation-matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

Specific benefits may vary by location. At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.