Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Milan, ITA
In-Office
Senior level
Angel or VC Firm • Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Lead end-to-end recruitment for strategic roles across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure. Partner with founders and senior leaders to define hiring strategy, source and engage high-caliber candidates, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, negotiate offers, and ensure rigorous, consistent hiring decisions across international markets while delivering an excellent candidate experience.
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Who we are 

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office, supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.
Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Our team comprises of a diverse international group of individuals from leading organizations and with diverse backgrounds, including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attracting top-notch talent and providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.

Your role 

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a central role in shaping Heritage’s trajectory by identifying, attracting, and closing the individuals who will define our future. You will operate as a strategic partner to founders and senior leadership, driving critical hiring initiatives and ensuring we build a high-performing, cohesive, and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end hiring for strategically critical roles.
    Lead searches across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure, from role definition through offer acceptance, ensuring a rigorous and efficient process.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to define and execute hiring strategy.
    Work with founders and hiring managers to clarify role scope, define success profiles, and align hiring decisions with the company’s long-term objectives.
  • Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies for high-impact roles.
    Proactively identify and engage exceptional candidates through structured sourcing, referrals, and direct outreach, with a strong focus on quality and relevance.
  • Drive hiring across multiple geographies.
    Operate effectively across international talent markets, navigating differences in candidate expectations, compensation benchmarks, and competitive dynamics.
  • Ensure a high-quality and rigorous hiring process.
    Deliver an outstanding candidate experience while maintaining a strong talent bar, ensuring thoughtful, consistent, and well-calibrated evaluation.

 What we are looking for 

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in recruitment best practices combined with initiative and excellent interpersonal skills. We're seeking someone with:

  • Proven Recruitment Experience: At least 4 years of experience recruiting Executive profiles, in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise: Proven ability to independently manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from defining requirements and sourcing through to offer negotiation and closing.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to and influence a wide range of stakeholders, from technical leaders to business partners.
  • Deep understanding of recruiting strategies and market dynamics in competitive talent landscapes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
  • Fluent English both writing and speaking
What we offer 
  • Competitive compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation package reflecting the importance and seniority of this role.
  • A central role in building an elite organization: You will play a key role in shaping Heritage by hiring the individuals who will define our future. This is a high-impact position with direct visibility from founders and senior leadership, where your work will materially influence the company’s trajectory, performance, and culture.
  • An exceptional team and environment: You will work alongside highly talented professionals from leading global institutions such as Carlyle, CD&R, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and top technology companies. We operate with a high talent bar, intellectual rigor, and a strong focus on excellence.
  • High ownership and strategic scope: You will partner closely with senior leadership to define hiring strategy and execute critical searches across engineering, product, and leadership roles. You will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to operate as a strategic partner rather than a transactional recruiter.
  • Exposure to a unique intersection of finance and technology: Heritage combines institutional investment expertise with cutting-edge technology. You will help build teams across both domains, gaining exposure to complex, high-impact roles in a fast-scaling environment.
  • International scope and strong culture: You will operate in a diverse, international team representing 15+ nationalities, with hiring across multiple geographies. We foster a collaborative and ambitious culture, supported by regular team offsites and opportunities to build strong relationships.



At Heritage, we are proud to have a diverse team representing over 15 nationalities, with all communication conducted in English. We are deeply committed to providing equal opportunities and work actively to remove potential biases in our hiring process by involving a Hiring Committee in all decision-making.

By applying to this job offer, you confirm that you have read and understood Heritage's privacy policy: http://bit.ly/privacypolicy121.

 

Skills Required

  • At least 4 years of experience recruiting executive profiles in fast-moving, high-growth environments
  • Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from defining requirements through offer negotiation and closing
  • Experience recruiting across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure roles
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and technical stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of recruiting strategies and market dynamics in competitive talent landscapes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Experience driving hiring across multiple geographies and international talent markets
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The Company
84 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Heritage is a modern global investment office built by a collective of respected families and entrepreneurs with over a century of business-building experience. They provide privileged access to top-performing alternative assets, superior portfolio construction, and a technology-enabled open architecture platform.

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