Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment consultancy - partnering with a rapidly scaling, well-funded fintech startup that is transforming how consumer brands manage cash, credit, and financial operations. With hundreds of customers, $1B+ in GMV, and $42M in funding , the company offers modern banking, smart credit, and automation that replaces manual treasury and FP&A work—making this a rare opportunity to join a high-growth fintech building category-defining products.

Role: Founding Recruiter

Location: 5 days in-office in Toronto/ New York

Compensation: $140K–$180K + Competitive equity

Benefits: Generous paid time off, along with a comprehensive health and benefits package.

Visa: Not available

Roles & Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting across engineering, product, GTM, and operations roles.
Partner with founders and hiring managers on role definition and hiring strategy.
Build strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and outreach.
Ensure an excellent candidate experience while tracking and improving hiring metrics.

Requirements

4+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong technical recruiting background with the ability to flex into GTM hiring
Proven ability to source and close passive candidates from top-tier tech companies
Experience as an early recruiting hire, scaling teams and processes from the ground up
Prior experience in fintech, AI, or early-stage start-up environments

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Founding Recruiter