Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-year Contract)

YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually.

Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific.

Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.

Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.

You Will:

• Be a key member of the People & Culture team, playing a strategic role in building a scalable, high-performing workforce across the region as the business grows;
• Act as a trusted HR and Talent partner to senior hiring managers and leaders, advising on hiring strategies and market insights across Tech (Product, Engineering) and Corporate functions (Marketing, Legal & Compliance, Finance, Customer Service);
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for complex and senior roles, ensuring quality, speed, and alignment with business priorities;
• Design, optimize, and own sourcing strategies by leveraging tech talent channels, social platforms, referrals, and innovative sourcing methods to build strong and sustainable talent pipelines;
• Uphold and continuously raise standards of candidate experience and hiring excellence across the entire recruitment lifecycle;
• Drive improvements in recruitment processes, tools, and practices using data, metrics, and market insights to influence decision-making and outcomes;
• Play a key role in employer branding initiatives, contributing thought leadership, content ideas, and execution to strengthen our talent brand;
• Partner closely with the People team and other stakeholders on engagement, culture, and branding initiatives;
• Mentor and guide junior Talent team members, sharing best practices and contributing to overall team capability building;
• Support broader People & Culture initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, fun, and nurturing People team, with a strong sense of ownership and care for both the business and our people;
• Passionate about start-up ways of working and excited to grow with a fast-moving FinTech environment;
• Bringing 4+ years of talent acquisition experience, either in-house or agency, with strong exposure to hiring technical roles in Product and Software Engineering;
• Highly experienced in market mapping, talent research, and proactive candidate engagement, including passive talent;
• A strategic and resourceful self-starter who can design scalable, systematic sourcing and hiring frameworks while staying ahead of talent market trends;
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions through data and insights;
• Well-versed in local labour laws, recruitment compliance, and HR best practices;
• Adaptable, resilient, and creative, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs;
• Keen to continue developing as a People professional, with interest in broader HR, leadership, or talent strategy exposure.