Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Morpho

Morpho is a leading Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending protocol that recently secured $50 million in funding from Ribbit Capital, a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Brevan Howard, Pantera, Blocktower, and 50 others to support its mission of revolutionizing lending with an open, efficient, and resilient platform. Morpho is experiencing explosive growth, with over $10 billion in assets supplied on the protocol, solidifying itself as the new standard for DeFi lending. Now, Morpho is scaling its team of contributors to establish itself as a cornerstone, not just of DeFi, but of a new internet-native financial system.

Location

Paris or remote (from -5h GMT up to +2h GMT to ensure sufficient overlap with the rest of the team).

Mission & Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to build and nurture a world-class pipeline of crypto-native talent. You’ll work closely with hiring managers across functions and geographies to source and engage exceptional candidates, and deliver a positive, transparent candidate experience from the very first contact by:

• Partner with Hiring Managers to define the “ideal candidate” and deeply understand role requirements.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Talent Manager to ensure the recruitment team is well-coordinated, aligned on hiring priorities, and delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all roles.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to each role, using X, LinkedIn, GitHub, industry forums, Discord, niche job boards, and other creative channels to identify “hidden gems.”

• Engage with candidates and cultivate personable and genuine interactions, nurturing those relationships over time to develop a strong, long-term talent pipeline.

• Act as an employer brand ambassador: communicate Morpho’s unique value proposition, convey our mission and culture, and ensure candidates are excited about our opportunities.

• Work simultaneously on a diversity of roles, across teams and geographies.

Must-have Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years in a similar role (in-house or agency), including designing and executing sourcing strategies.

• At least 3 years in crypto and very conversant about the space, with a strong existing network of candidates and knowledge about companies and crypto-specific roles.

• Proven success recruiting across geographies and job families (engineering, finance, operations, marketing), adjusting your approach to local markets and role types.

• Experience finding top talent in ambitious and competitive environments.

• Comfort challenging hiring managers: you ask probing questions and provide market insights to refine requirements.

• Strong relationship-building & persuasion skills: you know how to engage and influence busy candidates, follow up thoughtfully, and stay connected over time.

Ready to shape the future of finance?

We are looking forward to receiving your application.