Talent Partner - Technology

About Zopa

Zopa began in 2005, pioneering peer-to-peer lending, and in 2020 relaunched as Zopa Bank with a fresh approach focused on customers, aiming to change the way finance feels. Recognised as one of the UK's top workplaces, it cultivates a culture that welcomes different thinking and encourages employees to make significant impacts.

Role Overview

As a Talent Partner specializing in technology hiring, you will be integral to a fast-paced digital bank where technology drives every facet of operations. The role demands agility in navigating a competitive fintech hiring landscape, utilizing deep market insights to influence business success beyond simply filling vacancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts for various tech roles including software and data engineering, information security, technical operations, delivery, and data services.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates within the fintech domain.
• Create and sustain talent pipelines for challenging technical positions to enable prompt hiring when openings arise.
• Supply up-to-date market data on pay trends, competitor activity, and availability of tech talent.
• Design recruitment processes that thoroughly evaluate technical skills while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated success in sourcing and managing high-caliber tech talent with an understanding of technical requirements and the ability to engage knowledgeably about role specifics.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methods, relying less on branding and more on creative, multi-channel approaches to uncover and nurture passive candidates.
• In-depth awareness of the talent ecosystem, including salary standards, career growth paths, and competitive trends.
• Strong technical curiosity that fuels meaningful discussions about recruitment challenges and roles.
• Data-centric mindset using recruitment metrics and analytics to enhance hiring processes and inform stakeholders.
• A firm commitment to diversity and inclusion within tech recruitment, applying strategies that attract underrepresented groups.
• Resilience and persistence in a highly competitive fintech labor market, maintaining performance under pressure.
• An ongoing drive for improvement and willingness to experiment with new techniques for better recruitment outcomes.

Working Arrangements

This hybrid position requires attendance at the London office 2-3 days weekly. Additionally, employees have the option to work remotely from other countries for up to 120 days annually, provided they have the legal right to work in those locations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zopa offers an inclusive environment celebrating nearly 50 nationalities and fosters belonging through active DE&I programs. The hiring process accommodates reasonable adjustments to support candidates.

Use of AI in Hiring

AI tools are embedded in Zopa's daily operations. During hiring, candidates should avoid AI-generated responses in behavioral interviews, but AI usage policies vary for technical stages and will be communicated by Talent Partners. Focus is on candidates’ authentic experiences and decision-making processes.