Head of Talent Acquisition, India

About Us

We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world's top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology's impact and reliability.

With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards,

Founded in 2001 by ten of the world's leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo.

Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition, India to join us in Bengaluru. You will lead all hiring activity for the India region and act as the key strategic partner for business leaders, owning end-to-end talent acquisition across our Bengaluru and Chandigarh offices.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced recruitment professional who combines strategic vision with day-to-day execution. You will independently drive the full hiring agenda for India, partnering closely with senior global stakeholders who expect structured communication, clear recommendations, and data-driven insights. You will shape how we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent through a blend of strategic planning and hands-on delivery.

As part of our global Talent Acquisition team, you will influence recruitment initiatives across functions and regions. You will manage India's talent strategy end to end—from market intelligence and compensation benchmarking to sourcing, selection, vendor management, and process optimisation. You will also support global hiring priorities beyond India as needed.

What you'll do

• Lead the full spectrum of talent acquisition activities for India, overseeing both technical and non-technical hiring across all business areas, with an annual hiring volume of approximately 50 roles.
• Operate as an independent regional leader, partnering with senior global stakeholders to gain approvals, make strategic hiring recommendations, and align hiring priorities with the broader business agenda.
• Take full ownership of the hands-on recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, scheduling, offer management, and pre-joining engagement.
• Maintain and ensure high data integrity for all openings in our Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse.
• Actively manage and participate in sourcing activities using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other relevant tools to identify and engage strong talent.
• Develop and maintain local compensation bands, ensuring alignment with market intelligence and internal equity.
• Build and maintain a trusted network of local and international recruiting agencies for specialised or niche hiring needs.
• Lead vendor management activities, identifying, evaluating, and negotiating new recruitment tools and platforms that enhance efficiency and delivery.
• Define, track, and continuously improve data-driven recruitment metrics, with a particular focus on quality of hire and long-term hiring outcomes.
• Lead and deliver strategic projects that advance the talent acquisition function, including interview process design, interviewer capability building, and candidate experience improvements.
• Balance speed and efficiency with rigorous assessment standards, ensuring every hire meets our talent, capability, and cultural expectations.
• Ensure a first-class candidate experience that reflects our culture and values from initial engagement through onboarding.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning, supporting proactive talent pipeline development and readiness for future organisational growth.
• Lead campus hiring initiatives and represent EquiLend at key industry and university events to strengthen our employer brand.
• Collaborate closely with global TA and HR teams to share best practices, contribute to global initiatives, and support hiring across other regions when required.
• Ensure adherence to global talent acquisition standards, policies, and processes, acting as the regional owner for consistent delivery and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years leading end-to-end regional or country-wide recruitment strategies in a hands-on capacity.
• Proven experience partnering with senior international stakeholders and operating with autonomy in a matrixed, global environment.
• Deep expertise in the India talent market, including market mapping, sourcing channels, and compensation trends.
• Strong hands-on sourcing capability using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other relevant platforms.
• Experience working with a modern ATS - Greenhouse experience is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated success managing compensation benchmarking and maintaining accurate hiring bands.
• Strong network of trusted external recruitment agencies and consultants for specialised or hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and identifying new recruitment tools that enhance team efficiency and reach.
• Proven ability to design and optimise interview and assessment processes that balance efficiency with high hiring standards.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment metrics with a clear focus on data-led decision-making and quality of hire.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders across regions.
• Strong analytical capability with a data-driven mindset, able to interpret hiring analytics and convert insights into action.
• A collaborative, high-ownership leader who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Experience in mid-sized organisations or hands-on roles within larger companies where the candidate has directly managed end-to-end hiring responsibilities.

Benefits

• Variable Pay: Annual performance related variable pay award on top of your fixed CTC to reward your performance and contributions to the company's success.
• Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work policy requires all employees to work from the office approximately 3 days per week (50 work from home days per 6 months annually).
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of paid vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you.