LI.FI is hiring a

Web3 Talent Lead

LI.FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

A quick run-down of the job

We’re looking for a Talent Lead to own and elevate LI.FI’s talent strategy as we scale. This dual IC and team lead role combines hands-on execution with strategic oversight, balancing internal team performance with quality and speed of execution.

You’ll own the hiring roadmap, implement hiring strategy and ensure the quality and efficiency of all hiring processes. Half of your focus will focus on operational recruitment in the Web3 space, while the other half will focus on strategic initiatives, improvements and the upskilling and mentoring of the Talent team.

This is a role for someone who raises the bar, inspires their team, and can translate strategic priorities into actionable, high-impact talent solutions.

🌍 Location

Remote within the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

Applications from outside this region will not be considered.

Partner & Enable

• Own and optimise the end-to-end hiring structure: prioritisation, interview design, team performance, headcount planning, and hiring roadmap execution.

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to align hiring strategy with business priorities and long-term growth plans.

• Influence and elevate senior stakeholder expectations, ensuring talent decisions are rigorous, fair, and high-quality.

• Serve as a mentor and coach to the Talent team, building capability and driving performance across the function.
  

Grow & Develop

• Develop and improve frameworks and processes that improve candidate experience, hiring efficiency, and selection quality.

• Inspire and upskill Talent team members through coaching, mentoring, and exposure to strategic initiatives.

• Support team development through structured feedback, performance coaching, and guidance on career growth.

• Act as the multiplier in talent topics - bring it to the next level!
  

Organizational Health & Culture

• Champion a strong culture of inclusion, ownership, and excellence within the Talent team and across LI.FI.

• Engage with Web3 talent communities to identify trends, source candidates, and strengthen LI.FI’s talent brand.

• Act as a strategic partner on scaling, talent strategy and operations topics.
  

Measure & Evolve

• Track and analyze talent metrics (time-to-hire, candidate quality, conversion rates, pipeline health) to continuously improve processes.

• Identify gaps and opportunities in talent operations, introducing scalable solutions for a fast-growing organization, utilizing AI and automation

• Take a proactive, data-informed approach to improving both team performance and candidate experience.
  
  

What Makes a Good Candidate

• 8+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity.

• 1-2 years of team management experience, formal or informal (mentoring, coaching).

• Experience in Web3 and a deep understanding of the Web3 talent market is a big plus.

• Demonstrated success in senior stakeholder management — ability to influence hiring managers and raise hiring standards across teams.

• Inspires excellence in others — team members, peers, and leadership alike.

• Able to operate as both a strategic partner and hands-on executor.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Company culture

• Embracing the differences

  • Embrace your own differences

  • Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

  • See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

• Own it, do it

  • Own tasks end-to-end

  • Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

  • Make bold decisions, and be accountable

  • Understand your limitations and seek for help

• Fail forward

  • Try - don’t be afraid to fail

  • Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

  • Adapt - grow with the experience

• Have fun together

  • Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

  • Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

  • Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

• Annual team offsites (Thailand in 2023 and Vietnam in 2024 were a blast, Marrakech in March 2025 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2026!)

• 30 days of PTO

• Flexible remote days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from day 1

• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.

Application process

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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!

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