Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are

Members of the Downing Capital Group team are investor-entrepreneurs. We are a new breed of investment firm: our team members are business builders, not merely capital providers. Our unique model turns conventional private equity and VC on its head: we begin with our own business ideas, recruit management teams to execute them, and then capitalize on these ventures. The vast majority of the firm’s capital will be invested in ideas incubated internally.

From the very beginning, our CEOs are supported by an experienced investment, strategy, recruitment, brand-building, and operations team that will provide guidance at every step along the journey. CEOs will also have access to our advisor network where they’ll provide counsel, insights, and domain expertise. Downing Capital Group greatly reduces the early existential risks in starting a business through diligent investment analysis and thorough operational processes, which fundamentally alters the risk/reward proposition for our management teams.

About This Role

Downing Capital Group is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist based in either Mexico City, MX or Bogota, CO to support our Head of Talent and portfolio company CEOs by sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating conversations with US and LATAM candidates across various industries.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct industry research to map markets and generate candidate names and profiles
• Conduct video and phone screens to prepare candidates for future conversations with the Head of Talent and/or hiring manager(s) or to release them from the process
• Contributing to the knowledge base of Downing Capital’s Talent team by managing and ensuring data accuracy
• Building out talent networks in certain functions/industries and tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an initial pool of candidates
• Support our portfolio companies’ CEOs and teams by scoping the role, conducting research, and sourcing/screening candidates.

What You’ll Need

• Prior experience at an executive search firm or startup conducting full-cycle recruiting
• Previous exposure to and basic understanding of tech companies and their org structures
• A strong written and verbal command of English is required
• Inquisitive nature; a strong desire to learn and grow
• A self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and working around ambiguity
• An entrepreneurial mindset, you can keep up with the fast-paced startup and talent acquisition workflow
• Exceptional qualitative research skills, including the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and quickly learn new spaces

What We Offer

This is a contract role operating on EST. This role is fully remote. We offer a competitive salary and provide an annual cash bonus.