Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist (6 month Contract)
People & HR
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted on Aug 13, 2026
As KAST continues to scale, we’re looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a 6-month contract and help us hire exceptional talent across Engineering and broader business functions. The contract extension is possible, but not guaranteed.
This is a highly execution-focused role for someone who enjoys sourcing, engaging, and closing candidates in a fast-moving environment.
This is a highly execution-focused role for someone who enjoys sourcing, engaging, and closing candidates in a fast-moving environment.
- Department
- Operations
- Employment Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own end-to-end recruitment for Engineering and general business roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and define hiring strategies.
- Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, and other channels.
- Screen candidates and manage the interview and offer process.
- Build strong pipelines for technical and hard-to-fill positions.
- Provide a great candidate experience and keep hiring processes moving quickly.
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in top-tier fintechs or agencies.
- Strong experience hiring Software Engineering and other technical roles.
- Excellent sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
About KAST
KAST is redefining stablecoin banking for global citizens, crypto professionals, Web3-native businesses, and high-inflation markets hungry for USD-backed banking. Backed by top-tier global investors and led by the ex-APAC CEO of Circle, our leadership team spans Circle, Airwallex, Revolut, Wise, Grab, Zoom, AWS, and leading OTC desks. We’ve scaled from zero to nearly a million users at ridiculous speed.
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