About Us
At Utila, you’ll help build the modern, enterprise-grade platform that powers digital asset operations for more than 200 global institutions. Our technology secures $15B+ in monthly transaction volume and has protected over $100B to date, and we’re growing fast, backed by $50M in funding and a rapidly expanding customer base.
We work on mission-critical systems that demand innovation, precision, and deep technical expertise. If you’re excited by complex challenges, want to work with exceptionally strong teammates, and are looking to make a real impact on the future of financial technology, you’ll feel right at home here.
Join us, and help build something big.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to cover maternity leave (8 months contract), leading hiring across the company. This role runs on full ownership from day one: you scope the plans, you build the pipelines, you close the roles. If that's the kind of job you want, keep reading.
Responsibilities
Full-cycle recruitment across R&D, Product, GTM, and both local & global roles – from kickoff to close
The hiring plan for every role you touch, working directly with hiring managers and leadership to define what great looks like
Sourcing strategy and the diverse, high-quality pipelines that come from it
The candidate experience at every single stage
The data and insights behind our hiring decisions, so recruiting here runs on evidence, not habit
The momentum of your searches, spotting blockers early, pushing things forward, and making sure nothing gets stuck
Requirements
4-5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a high-intensity startup environment
A track record of running end-to-end hiring processes across multiple roles and departments
Global recruitment experience, working with international candidates and hiring teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including working directly with hiring managers and leadership
Full professional fluency in English, spoken and written
High energy, real ownership, and the ability to move independently and fast
Genuine care for people, and for building a candidate experience worth talking about
Preferred Qualifications
Why This Role?
Why Join Us?
Utila is building something meaningful, fast. As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you get a real seat at the table: you help shape who this company becomes, not only how it hires.
You'll work alongside some of the sharpest people in crypto, product, and engineering, building technology that matters.
This is a chance to step into a high-impact role at a high-growth, post-Series A startup, take real ownership of hiring, and leave a real mark.
Own the search. Own the hire. Own the outcome.
What We Offer?
