Talent Acquisition Specialist

We're recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Head Hunter on behalf of a renowned Forex Trading Company based in Dubai. About Our Client Our client is a leading online trading firm specializing in Forex and CFD markets, serving clients across the UK with a strong focus on providing seamless, technology-driven trading solutions. Key Responsibilities Recruitment delivery Manage end-to-end recruitment from sourcing and screening through offer, joining and onboarding. Proactively headhunt experienced Retention and Conversion Sales candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, databases, professional networks and direct approach. Conduct candidate screening, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, manage offers and negotiations, and follow through to a successful start date. Build and maintain live talent pipelines for recurring roles so vacancies are filled from a warm pool rather than started from zero. Team leadership Manage and guide in-house recruiters, allocate vacancies across the team and set clear priorities. Monitor recruiter KPIs and hiring targets, and coach the team on sourcing technique, screening quality and candidate handling. Calibrate with hiring managers so the team screens consistently against an agreed standard. Reporting and data Maintain recruitment trackers, talent pipelines and source-effectiveness data. Build and present monthly recruitment reports to senior management and the executive team — pipeline volume, conversion by stage, source effectiveness, time to fill, cost per hire and month-on-month movement. Present findings clearly to a numbers-focused audience: lead with the headline figures, show the funnel drop-off, and explain what the data means for hiring decisions. Flag where rejection patterns point to a role definition, market or offer problem rather than a sourcing one, and recommend the fix. HR and onboarding support Support basic HR administration and onboarding documentation. Coordinate with HR and the PRO on visa, documentation and joining formalities. Ensure new joiners are properly handed over to their department on day one. Requirements Currently based in the United Arab Emirates. Proven experience in Talent Acquisition / Headhunting, particularly for Retention, Conversion, and Sales roles. Mandatory: Proven experience in European hiring, with a strong track record of sourcing and recruiting candidates across European markets. Strong LinkedIn sourcing and direct approach capabilities, with an established candidate network. Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising in-house recruiters. Confident interviewing, negotiation, candidate assessment, and candidate-management skills. Working knowledge of UAE HR, visa, and onboarding processes. Strong ability to prepare and present recruitment reports to senior management. Strong Excel skills for recruitment tracking, reporting, and analysis. Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken. Comfortable working to targets in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment. Preferred Recruitment experience within CFD, Forex, FinTech, Brokerage, or Financial Services. Strong existing European candidate network. Experience recruiting for UK and European sales desks. Experience hiring across Canada, Australia, and other international English-speaking markets. Experience building recruitment reporting and source-effectiveness tracking from scratch. Benefits Competitive salary package. UAE employment visa provided by the company. Medical insurance. Company-provided daily lunch buffet. Professional growth and career development opportunities. Genuine ownership of the recruitment function, with a team to lead and direct access to senior management.