Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)

At ALAIKA, we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision: to become the most specialized Enterprise Financial Services advisory & investment firm in the industry by co upling Fortune 500 board room access , the deepest Fina ncial S ervices domain expertise with a global V enture Capital & Private Equity network.

Through our three brands— ALAIKA Advisory (Strategy Consulting), ALAIKA Capital (Investment Company) and ALAIKA Building (Company Builder), —we are building the Financial Services holding company of the future.

Founded in October 2022 by Johanna von Geyr (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and Harald Braunstein (builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies) & an all-star team , we bring together the best of both worlds: deep functional domain expertise and networks in global Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies.

One team one dream : This all begins by bringing together the very best people for the job, which is exactly what we do at ALAIKA and why we might need you!

Join our team of experts at ALAIKA Advisory and play a pivotal role in “Building the Future of Financial Services” and contribute to our three core domains: S tr a tegic Transformations, AI/ Data Analytics & Cybersecurity .

Join the movement — apply now!

What you will do:

• End-to-End Recruiting: Drive our hiring process from creation of meaningful job profiles to onboarding, including screening, interviewing and hiring great candidates.
• Active Sourcing: Identify suitable recruiting channels and platforms on which you establish your effective sourcing techniques.
• Candidate experience : Ensure an exceptional positive experience throughout the whole candidate journey and build a strong talent network.
• University cooperation & partnerships: Establish and expand university relationships to build strong networks with young talents and high potentials.
• ALAIKA Ambassador: Being the first point of contact for candidates, you will represent our ALAIKA values and culture throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Employer Branding: Drive innovative projects on Employee Value Proposition and conduct impactful events.
• Measuring Hiring Success: Monitor, analyze and review recruitment metrics regularly to ensure our Hiring goals are met.

Your profile:

• Professional Experience: Several years of full-cycle recruitment experience (sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and employer branding) with a proven track record of successfully attracting high caliber talents. Ideally, you gained work experience in a high-paced environment such as a top (VC-backed) start-up/scale-up or a fast-growing company or top strategy consulting.
• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, business, HR or related field.
• Technology Proficiency: Profound knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), ideally Greenhouse and sourcing tools.
• Stakeholder Management Skills: Excellent stakeholders management skills are crucial. Proven ability to interact with senior stakeholders, challenge the status quo and act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers.
• Growth Mindset: Hands‑on spirit with a genuine curiosity and passion for understanding people and gaining deep insights. With an energetic and positive attitude, you embrace excellent listening skills and build strong relationships to match high potentials with the right opportunities.
• Analytical Skills: Analytical and solution‑focused mindset is essential to enhance data‑driven recruitment processes.
• Organizational Prowess: Strong organizational and decision‑making skills, which are reflected in the highest standards of quality and diligence in your work.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with external candidates and internal stakeholders
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in German & English

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a highly competitive salary and attractive real stock options, allowing you to directly benefit from our collective success.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders & Expand Your Network: Leverage our extensive connections spanning from Fortune500 Financial Services executives over Private Equity to successful startup founders enhancing your skill set and opening doors to prestigious industry events, conferences, and new professional relationships.
• Unmatched Growth Potential: Immerse yourself in an exhilarating start‑up atmosphere where rapid personal and professional growth is not just encouraged but guaranteed and expected.
• Company Events: Dive into our culture with exceptional team‑building activities, from Oktoberfest celebrations and Floßfahrt adventures on the Isar to festive Christmas parties, regular dinners and lunches, and much more.
• Modern Working Environment: State‑of‑the‑art offices in Munich Werksviertel, Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona, more to come ;)

Apply directly with your CV (including transcripts & references).

Equal Opportunities for all

Our team spirit celebrates diversity. We want you to be your true “you” and offer everyone an open culture and safe space with equal chances and opportunities.