About the Role
The Regional Recruiting Lead will build and scale lateral and programmatic recruiting capabilities across EMEA and Asia Pacific. This individual will oversee lateral recruiting efforts for General Atlantic and Actis, partnering closely with regional leadership, the Global Head of Talent, and the Head of Early Talent Recruiting to drive hiring outcomes and support global platform growth. The role is critical for strengthening direct sourcing, improving recruiting processes and data integrity, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience across regions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end lateral recruiting across EMEA and APAC, from role scoping through offer, across investment and corporate functions
- Oversee lateral hiring across General Atlantic and Actis, ensuring a high-touch, commercially grounded approach across both platforms
- Build direct sourcing strategies across regions, including internal mobility, referrals, market mapping, and proactive outreach
- Partner with the Head of Early Talent Recruiting to adapt and deliver undergrad/MBA, and early-career programs across EMEA and APAC
- Lead pipeline development and talent mapping for priority roles, with clear market updates and recommendations across key hubs
- Build trusted relationships with business leaders and HRBPs across regions to anticipate hiring needs and shape recruiting strategy
- Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring dynamics across EMEA and APAC
- Align recruiting approaches across General Atlantic and Actis to drive consistency, quality, and strong partnership with the business
- Help implement scalable recruiting processes, tools, and operating rhythms across regions to improve consistency and efficiency
- Develop and share best practices for interviews, calibration, candidate experience, and hiring manager enablement
- Maintain data integrity across ATS and HR systems, and build simple reporting on funnel health, time-to-fill, source mix, and sourcing savings
- Track agency versus direct sourcing performance, including quality, speed, and cost savings, to inform strategy
- Ensure recruiting processes comply with local employment regulations and support the firm’s commitment to inclusion
Requirements
- 7-12 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant exposure to lateral hiring across EMEA and/or Asia Pacific markets
- Prior in-house recruiting experience in financial services, private equity, or professional services preferred
- Demonstrated success building or scaling recruiting processes in a high-growth, multi-country, and multi-region environment
- Proven track record in direct sourcing and talent mapping, including use of LinkedIn and other platforms, referrals, and internal networks
- Comfort working across multiple time zones, including EMEA and Asia Pacific and the US, and partnering closely with US-based teams, particularly on undergrad and MBA recruiting
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret funnel and source data, tell a clear story with numbers, and use insights to drive action
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to coach hiring managers and advocate for best practices across diverse cultural contexts
- High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling confidential information and senior stakeholders
Skills
- Direct sourcing
- Talent mapping
- Referrals
- Internal mobility
- Recruiting process implementation
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Influencing
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7-12 years
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
- Medical insurance
- Retirement savings contributions
- Mental and physical health resources
- Equal pay program
- Annual discretionary bonuses
- Long-term incentive programs
About the Company
- General Atlantic is a leading global investor with over four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support to more than 830 companies.
- Established in 1980, the firm partners with visionary founders and investors to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value.
- The firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses worldwide.
- General Atlantic leverages patient capital, operational expertise, and a global platform to support diverse investment strategies including Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
- The firm manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, with over 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions.
Equal Opportunity
- General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
