Branch Overview

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.

Branch’s mission-driven team is led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. In 2019, Branch announced our Series C and garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms, including Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Capital, Foundation Capital, Visa, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

As a company, we are passionate about our customers, fearless in the face of barriers, and driven by data. As a product-driven org, we value bottom-up innovation and decentralized decision-making. We believe the best ideas can come from anyone in the company, and we create an environment where everyone feels empowered to propose solutions to the challenges we face.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thrive.

Job Overview

At Branch International, the Recruiter is responsible for end-to-end hiring across both technical and non-technical roles. This includes sourcing, screening, and closing candidates while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The role requires close collaboration with hiring managers, a strong grasp of diverse role requirements, and a data-driven approach to recruiting.

Responsibilities

1. Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles across engineering, product, data, and infrastructure functions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, job descriptions, and hiring strategies.

2. Sourcing and Talent Pipelining:

• Proactively source candidates using platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean searches, employee referrals, and events.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality technical talent.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand team needs and align on hiring goals, timelines, and candidate profiles.
• Provide regular updates and hiring metrics to stakeholders.

4. Candidate Experience:

• Deliver a seamless and high-touch candidate experience from first outreach through offer and onboarding.
• Guide candidates through the interview process and act as a brand ambassador.

5. Market Intelligence & Employer Branding:

• Provide insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts through events, content, or campaigns targeting tech talent.

6. ATS & Reporting:

• Leverage applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) to manage workflows, document feedback, and track hiring metrics.

7. Compliance & Process Excellence:

• Ensure all hiring practices are compliant with legal and DEI guidelines.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes for efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced startup or tech-focused environment or a reputed recruitment firm.
• Proven track record of successfully hiring for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles
• Strong sourcing skills and experience with advanced sourcing techniques.
• Proficiency with ATS tools and recruitment analytics.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and driving inclusive hiring practices.

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven and fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary 
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Private health insurance for you
• WFH refreshment stipend
• Laptop and headset provided by the company for the duration of the contract
• Weekly team meals and social events (virtual for now!)