The Role
Source and engage technology talent across engineering, product, agile and operations; build and maintain talent pipelines; partner with hiring managers to develop tailored sourcing strategies; use Pinpoint ATS, technical assessments and video interviewing tools; manage multiple vacancies and support compliant offer processing with the TA Coordinator.
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About the Role
You will be responsible for sourcing and engaging with active and passive technology talent across Software Engineering, Product, Agile and Operations through direct sourcing, networking and market mapping.
About the role
About you
Core Values
About
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1200 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.Feeling like you need to tick every box before applying? We see things differently. In a rapidly scaling company like ours, ambition and the drive to learn count for more than a 'perfect' checklist. We're building the future of insurance, and that requires diverse talent eager to grow with us. If this role excites you and you're ready to make a significant impact, bring your unique background and let's build something great together.
CFC's Technology & Operations team is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help shape the future of our tech hiring.
Working closely with a Senior TA Partner, you'll play a key role in attracting and engaging exceptional talent across a broad range of technology-focused roles. From building high-quality talent pipelines to delivering an outstanding candidate experience, you'll help position CFC as an employer of choice within the tech community.
Partnering with hiring managers across Data & AI, Technology, Product, Agile and Operations teams, you'll develop a deep understanding of business priorities, team objectives and hiring roadmaps, enabling you to deliver diverse, high-quality shortlists for critical roles.
You will be responsible for sourcing and engaging with active and passive technology talent across Software Engineering, Product, Agile and Operations through direct sourcing, networking and market mapping.
- Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and future growth plans.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, key milestones and team objectives.
- Develop tailored sourcing strategies for each opportunity, leveraging LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks and specialist platforms.
- Build meaningful relationships with candidates, understanding their career aspirations and providing an exceptional candidate experience.
- Act as an ambassador for CFC, promoting our employer brand, culture and technology roadmap to the external market.
- Champion innovative and creative recruitment practices, using Pinpoint (ATS), technical assessments and video interviewing tools to drive efficiency and enhance the hiring process.
- Work closely with the TA Coordinator to ensure a seamless recruitment journey, including offer management, pre-employment screening and recruitment administration.
If you're passionate about technology recruitment, enjoy building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
- Source and engage both active and passive technology talent across Software Engineering, Product, Agile and Operations through direct sourcing, networking and market mapping.
- Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and future growth plans
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, key milestones and team objectives
- Develop tailored sourcing strategies for each opportunity, leveraging LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks and specialist platforms.
- Build meaningful relationships with candidates, understanding their career aspirations and providing an exceptional candidate experience.
- Act as an ambassador for CFC, promoting our employer brand, culture and technology roadmap to the external market.
- Champion innovative recruitment practices, using Pinpoint (ATS), technical assessments and video interviewing tools to drive efficiency and enhance the hiring process.
- Work closely with the TA Coordinator to ensure a seamless recruitment journey, including offer management, pre-employment screening and recruitment administration.
- If you're passionate about technology recruitment, enjoy building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About you
- Proven experience in a candidate sourcing role, ideally gain in-house, within a technology-focused start-up, scale-up, or high-growth environment. Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous but not essential.
- A strong track record of identifying, engaging, and converting both active and passive talent through professional networks and online communities such as LinkedIn and GitHub.
- Highly skilled in advanced sourcing methodologies, including Boolean and X-Ray search, talent mapping, competitor intelligence, market mapping, and pipeline development.
- Experience designing and executing targeted sourcing strategies across multiple technology disciplines, including Software Engineering, Product, Agile, Data, and Infrastructure/Operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and influence recruitment outcomes. - Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies; we use Pinpoint at CFC.
- Naturally curious about technology and talent trends, with a passion for building diverse talent pipelines and proactively connecting with exceptional candidates.
Core Values
Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
About
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1200 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.Feeling like you need to tick every box before applying? We see things differently. In a rapidly scaling company like ours, ambition and the drive to learn count for more than a 'perfect' checklist. We're building the future of insurance, and that requires diverse talent eager to grow with us. If this role excites you and you're ready to make a significant impact, bring your unique background and let's build something great together.
Skills Required
- Prior experience in a tech start-up environment
- Experience within Financial Services
- Proven experience interacting with candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub)
- Confident using advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean search and market mapping
- Proven experience managing multiple IT vacancies simultaneously
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (we use Pinpoint)
- Familiarity using technical assessment platforms and video interviewing tools
CFC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CFC and has not been reviewed or approved by CFC.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay is positioned as a core part of total compensation, with a group‑wide annual bonus highlighted as a consistent feature. Expanding employee share ownership is described as enhancing overall rewards alongside bonuses.
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Healthcare Strength — Private medical insurance is provided, complemented by dental and optical cashback and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. These elements indicate comprehensive health coverage beyond standard medical plans.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include 25 days of holiday and paid volunteer time, signaling a broad approach to time off. Additional practices such as company social events support overall work–life rhythm, though they are not leave per se.
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CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Their global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks.
