Are you energised by finding exceptional talent and shaping meaningful hiring experiences? Do you enjoy working across diverse cultures and geographies? Are you looking to deepen your recruitment expertise while being a key contributor to a truly global team? If so, this could be your next step.
Join us as an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner and play a central role in attracting and engaging the people who power CFA Institute’s mission. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment across the APAC region, support strategic workforce plans, and collaborate closely with TA colleagues around the world.
What You’ll Do
Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned functions and markets across APAC
Conduct intake meetings to clarify requirements, expectations, and sourcing strategies
Source talent through Workday ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networks, and AI-enabled tools
Screen, interview, and assess candidates against role needs and organisational values
Advise hiring managers on sourcing approaches, assessment, and local market dynamics
Coordinate interview logistics and ensure compliance with labour and data privacy regulations
Partner with HRBPs, Compensation, and HR Operations to prepare and extend compliant offers
Build proactive talent pipelines for hard-to-fill or frequently hired roles
Engage passive talent and represent CFA Institute’s employer brand in professional communities
Share sourcing insights, market trends, and process improvements with the global TA team
Participate in regional and global projects under the guidance of the Director, Global Talent Acquisition
What We’re Looking For
Demonstrable experience delivering full-cycle recruitment across the APAC region
Experience working across multiple countries and functional areas
Strong working knowledge of Workday or similar applicant tracking systems
Proven success sourcing and closing candidates across varied disciplines
Understanding of recruitment compliance requirements and global hiring best practices
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LinkedIn Recruiter
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Why Join Us
Be a key contributor to a truly global Talent Acquisition team
Shape a high-quality, diverse workforce across APAC
Work with modern tools and AI-enabled sourcing platforms to enhance effectiveness
Bring forward ideas that improve processes, candidate experience, and ways of working
Grow your capabilities through exposure to multi-country hiring, cross-functional partnerships, and global talent initiatives
At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: HKD 500,000 - 550,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 10% employer MPF contribution, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.
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About CFA Institute
CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.
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Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.
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What We Do
CFA Institute is a global community of more than 175,000 investment professionals working to build an investment industry where investors’ interests come first, financial markets function at their best, and economies grow. We are driven by the belief that lasting economic growth depends on trust, competence, and transparency in financial markets, and we know that it must be led by professionals adhering to the highest levels of ethics and investment expertise. We achieve these goals by: raising standards of professional excellence in the industry; championing ethical behavior in investment markets; serving as a respected source of knowledge in investment markets; and creating a strong global community of investment professionals.
