Talent Acquisition Partner

About Utila

Utila is a digital asset infrastructure company providing a secure and flexible MPC wallet and operations platform for institutional use. With $40B+ secured and $5B+ in monthly volume, we’re the platform of choice for leading fintechs and financial institutions.

The Opportunity

We're looking for our first in-house recruiter to join as a Talent Acquisition Partner, leading hiring across the company while building the function from scratch. If you're energized by impact, ownership, and building from scratch - this is for you.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across R&D, product, operations, and global roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to scope roles and hiring plans
• Build Utila’s recruiting infrastructure - ATS workflows, interview processes, sourcing tools, and more
• Drive sourcing strategy and build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines
• Create a top-tier candidate experience at every stage
• Lead employer branding efforts and help tell Utila’s story to the talent market
• Bring insights, creativity, and data-driven thinking into our hiring strategy

• 4-5 years of recruitment experience, including at least 3 years in a fast-paced startup environment – required
• Proven experience leading end-to-end hiring processes across multiple roles and departments
• Hands-on experience in global recruitment, working with international candidates and hiring teams
• Strong track record of hiring across functions such as R&D, Product, Marketing, and Operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working closely with hiring managers and leadership
• Full professional fluency in English (spoken and written)
• High energy, strong sense of ownership, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment
• A team player who’s passionate about people and building outstanding candidate experiences

Utila is building something meaningful - and fast. As our first Talent Acquisition , you’ll have a real seat at the table, shaping not just how we hire, but who we become. You’ll be working alongside some of the brightest minds in crypto, product, and engineering - a team of top talent passionate about building exceptional technology.

This is a unique opportunity to define the foundations of talent acquisition in a high-growth, post–Series A startup, and to make a direct, lasting impact on Utila’s future.