Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical

The Role

We’re building the future of money in the Middle East — and our people are at the heart of it. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical, you aren't just recruiting; it's a chance to be a founding builder of a company. You won't be filling a seat; you'll be shaping the culture, the technology, and the future of a product from the ground up. At a Series A startup, your impact is direct, visible, and immense. If you're excited to help us grow thoughtfully, build with intention, and raise the bar for what a high-performing culture looks like in the region, this role is for you.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ziina you will:

• Own the entire recruitment lifecycle for our technical teams that include engineering, product, and design teams. You'll be responsible for everything from initial sourcing and candidate engagement to offer negotiation and closing.
• Develop and execute a strategic hiring plan that aligns with our company goals. You'll proactively build talent pipelines, identify new sourcing channels, and advise hiring managers on market trends and best practices.
• Be a true talent scout, actively sourcing and engaging with top-tier technical talent in the MENA region and globally. You'll go beyond job boards to find the best builders in the industry.
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing Ziina's story and mission to attract candidates who are passionate about our vision of financial freedom in the Middle East.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage. You'll be the face of Ziina, providing timely communication and building strong relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Drive process improvement by analyzing recruiting data to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions. You'll help us build a scalable and efficient talent acquisition function.
• Partner directly with our founders and technical leadership to understand their hiring needs and translate them into a compelling narrative for potential candidates.

To succeed in this role, you likely:

• Have 4+ years of experience as a technical recruiter, ideally with a focus on building teams at a high-growth startup or within the tech industry.
• Possess a strong understanding of core technical roles and technologies. You can speak the language of technical individual's and credibly assess technical skills.
• Are a proactive and creative sourcer, capable of building and nurturing relationships with passive candidates. You don't wait for applications to come in; you go out and find the best people.
• Demonstrate a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence, with a proven ability to deliver a positive and transparent candidate experience.
• Are results-oriented and data-driven, using metrics to inform your decisions and optimize your workflow.
• Thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. You're comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the challenge of building from the ground up.

What would amaze us

• You've played a key role in scaling a technical team from a handful of people to dozens or more.
• You have a strong network within the tech community and are already a recognized "super-connector."
• You've implemented a new ATS or other recruiting technology that significantly improved efficiency or the candidate experience.
• You are a self-starter who consistently brings new ideas to the table, and you are relentless in your pursuit of finding the best talent in the world, no matter how hard they are to find.

About Ziina

Ziina’s mission is to bring financial freedom to every person in the Middle East. We are building MENA’s consumer and SMB financial platform, starting with a peer-to-peer and merchant wallet. Our team have backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Stripe, Klarna, Revolut, Yandex, and Nubank. Ziina’s payments volumes have grown by 10x YoY for the last two years. The team have built a product that is beloved by the UAE and is the recipient of 8 international design awards, including the Red Dot Award and the UX Design Award. Our last round was a $22 million Series A from top-tier investors globally including Altos Ventures, Fintech Collective, Activant, Long Journey Ventures and Y Combinator. Our angel investors include early employees and executives at Revolut, Stripe, Venmo, Brex, Checkout.com, Notion, and Deel.

Join us in shaping the future of financial freedom. Every role here is an opportunity to make a real impact. Let’s build something that matters—together.