The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to join Monstro as our first internal recruiter. This is a rare opportunity to lay the entire recruiting foundation for a fast-growing early-stage fintech company. With a team of 10 today and plans to scale to nearly 40 by the end of the year, you’ll play a critical role in helping us hire across all functions — from product and engineering to operations, design, and beyond.

You’ll own the full recruiting process end to end: building and refining our systems, standing up foundational tools like our ATS, sourcing and closing top-tier talent, and helping us scale quickly without sacrificing quality. You’ll collaborate directly with Monstro’s COO (who has deep recruiting experience), gain exposure to senior leadership across the org, and act as a true partner in shaping the future of the company.

The ideal candidate is a sharp, strategic, and scrappy generalist who thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re just as comfortable sourcing ICs as you are pitching executives. You move fast, care deeply about candidate experience, and are hungry to build something from the ground up. If successful, this role will evolve into a leadership position as you help build and lead Monstro’s recruiting function over time.

About Monstro

Monstro, headquartered in New York City, is an innovative AI-enhanced fintech company redefining personal finance management through a global financial platform.

For individuals, our platform provides a comprehensive view of their financial, legal, and tax life, delivering actionable insights, tailored recommendations, and the ability to take direct action.

For financial institutions, Monstro unlocks unparalleled access to personalized customer data and insights. Leveraging Monstro’s data-driven approach allows institutions to maximize revenue, boost customer retention, and attract new clients while lowering acquisition costs. By efficiently servicing clients across all wealth tiers and providing direct, actionable solutions, Monstro is transforming the financial services landscape.

We are democratizing access to high-quality financial advice, enabling institutions to optimize operations, empower their clients, and achieve measurable growth in an evolving digital economy.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruiting Ownership

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process across all departments (technical and business), from job description to offer letter

• Source, engage, and close top-tier talent across various levels and functions

• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, helping them define roles, craft scorecards, and build high-performing teams

Infrastructure and Systems

• Stand up Monstro’s first ATS and build out scalable recruiting workflows, tools, and systems

• Define and implement hiring processes, interview frameworks, and candidate experience best practices

Hiring Strategy and Execution

• Partner closely with the COO and company leadership to prioritize roles and create hiring plans

• Manage agency relationships where applicable, knowing when to leverage external help strategically

• Track recruiting metrics and iterate quickly to improve pipeline health and conversion

Candidate Experience & Brand

• Own and elevate the Monstro candidate experience across every touchpoint

• Serve as a brand ambassador — pitching our mission, values, and opportunity with clarity and conviction

• Help shape our employer brand across recruiting channels and platforms

Future Leadership Potential

• Lay the groundwork for a best-in-class recruiting org as Monstro scales

• If successful, grow into a Head of Talent Acquisition role and build out a small but mighty recruiting team

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 5–8 years of recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to both agency and in-house roles

• Proven track record of hiring across technical and business functions in fast-paced or early-stage environments

• Experience building or scaling recruiting processes, systems, and infrastructure from scratch

• Strong sourcing skills and ability to creatively engage passive talent

• Deep understanding of the full recruiting lifecycle and best-in-class candidate experience

Soft Skills

• Scrappy, proactive, and energized by building from zero

• Polished and articulate — able to pitch senior-level candidates and represent Monstro externally

• Collaborative and transparent — you know how to partner with hiring managers and execs

• Strategic mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute

• Passion for Monstro’s mission to reimagine financial access through intelligent, tech-driven solutions

Why Monstro?

• Transformative Opportunity: Be at the forefront of fintech innovation, leading the development of cutting-edge AI-powered technology.

• Credibility and Impact: Build a platform trusted by global financial institutions and accessible to millions of individuals worldwide.

• Collaborative Leadership: Join a highly accomplished executive team with a proven track record of scaling startups to successful exits.

• Ownership and Growth: Earn significant equity in a mission-driven company, shaping the future of personal finance and financial technology.

• Mission-Driven: Help democratize access to high-quality financial advice, empowering individuals and institutions alike.

Apply Today

If you’re a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for transforming the financial services landscape through AI and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.