Downing Capital Group · 3 months ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelDowning Capital Group is a venture capital firm focused on supporting business builders. They are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to source and coordinate conversations with candidates across various industries.
FinanceVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Conduct industry research to map markets and generate candidate names and profiles
Conduct video and phone screens to prepare candidates for future conversations with the Head of Talent and/or hiring manager(s) or to release them from the process
Contributing to the knowledge base of Downing Capital’s Talent team by managing and ensuring data accuracy
Building out talent networks in certain functions/industries and tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an initial pool of candidates
Support our portfolio companies’ CEOs and teams by scoping the role, conducting research, and sourcing/screening candidates
Qualification
Required
Prior experience at an executive search firm or startup conducting full-cycle recruiting
Previous exposure to and basic understanding of tech companies and their org structures
A strong written and verbal command of English is required
Inquisitive nature; a strong desire to learn and grow
A self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and working around ambiguity
An entrepreneurial mindset, you can keep up with the fast-paced startup and talent acquisition workflow
Exceptional qualitative research skills, including the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and quickly learn new spaces
Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual cash bonus
Company
Downing Capital Group
Downing Capital Group’s mission is to build businesses and create value for all the constituencies of portfolio companies.
Founded in 2021
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jesse Downing
Chief Executive Officer
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