Role overview

Lean Technologies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring across Go-to-Market and Business functions while managing a small talent team. As a player-coach, you’ll drive both the quality and speed of hiring while acting as a strategic partner to company leadership. Lean is the leading financial infrastructure provider in the Middle East, powering payments, account verification, and financial data access for over 450 clients including Binance, Careem, and Etisalat.

Key responsibilities

Own end-to-end Go-to-Market and Business hiring, including intake, sourcing, screening, and closing of candidates.
Build outbound recruiting capabilities by developing target company maps, candidate archetypes, and leading direct outreach efforts.
Close senior hires personally, managing offer negotiations, equity conversations, and compensation positioning against regional and global benchmarks.
Lead and develop the talent team by setting priorities and targets, providing regular coaching and feedback, and supporting their professional growth.
Partner with the CEO, CFO, Head of People, and functional leaders on headcount planning, sequencing, and compensation trade-offs.
Establish hiring standards with managers before searches begin and maintain interview quality through role-specific scorecards and structured interviewing training.
Own the recruiting technology stack, including Ashby, Granola, and AI workflow tools, to enable a small team to operate efficiently at scale.
Lead special hiring initiatives including the internship programme, 2027 KSA Graduate Program, LeanX stablecoin startup hiring, and the new Cairo hub launch.
Manage Emiratization compliance and build Lean’s employer brand across all office locations.
Direct the talent team’s AI adoption roadmap, evaluating new tools against measurable outcomes and setting responsible use standards.

Requirements

Talent acquisition experience at a venture-backed startup or growth-stage company, with at least one year in a people management role.
Proven track record closing senior Go-to-Market and leadership hires.
Ability to manage upward, advising leadership on organizational design and compensation while supporting decisions with data.
Strong structured assessment practices including scorecards and calibrated interview loops based on evidence rather than instinct.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, with Ashby experience preferred, combined with excellent process management and attention to detail.
Prior experience hiring across UAE and/or Saudi Arabia markets.
Clear and concise communication skills with strong command of hiring metrics and reporting.
Background in fintech is preferred; experience with Emiratization and/or Saudization programmes is valuable; Arabic language skills are desirable.

What makes this role worth considering

You’ll join a fast-growing financial infrastructure company backed by top-tier investors including General Catalyst and Sequoia. The role offers meaningful equity stakes for all team members, competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours. You’ll work on building critical financial systems that serve millions of accounts across the Middle East and North Africa region, solving complex problems while maintaining high standards.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Lean Technologies Careers: Jobs in Dubai & Riyadh (2026)'s careers site.