Regional Recruiting Lead (EMEA & Asia Pacific)
General Atlantic
| Company | General Atlantic |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | London - More London |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 885 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2026, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit www.generalatlantic.com. Position Summary
The Regional Recruiting Lead will build and scale our lateral and programmatic recruiting capabilities across EMEA and Asia Pacific. Based in London, this individual will oversee lateral recruiting efforts across General Atlantic and Actis and partner closely with regional leadership across all markets, the Global Head of Talent, and the Head of Early Talent Recruiting in New York to drive best-in-class hiring outcomes and support the continued growth of our global platform.
This person will play a critical role in strengthening direct sourcing capabilities, improving recruiting processes and data integrity, and helping to deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience across regions while remaining responsive to local market needs.
Responsibilities
Regional Recruiting Strategy
Lead end-to-end lateral recruiting across EMEA and APAC, from role scoping through offer, across investment and corporate functions
Oversee lateral hiring across General Atlantic and Actis, ensuring a high-touch, commercially grounded approach across both platforms
Build direct sourcing strategies across regions, including internal mobility, referrals, market mapping, and proactive outreach
Partner with the Head of Early Talent Recruiting to adapt and deliver undergrad/MBA, and early-career programs across EMEA and APAC
Lead pipeline development and talent mapping for priority roles, with clear market updates and recommendations across key hubs
Business Partnership
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and HRBPs across regions to anticipate hiring needs and shape recruiting strategy
Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring dynamics across EMEA and APAC
Align recruiting approaches across General Atlantic and Actis to drive consistency, quality, and strong partnership with the business
Process Excellence & Recruiting Analytics
Help implement scalable recruiting processes, tools, and operating rhythms across regions to improve consistency and efficiency
Develop and share best practices for interviews, calibration, candidate experience, and hiring manager enablement
Maintain data integrity across ATS and HR systems, and build simple reporting on funnel health, time-to-fill, source mix, and sourcing savings
Track agency versus direct sourcing performance, including quality, speed, and cost savings, to inform strategy
Ensure recruiting processes comply with local employment regulations and support the firm’s commitment to inclusion
Qualifications
7-12 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant exposure to lateral hiring across EMEA and/or Asia Pacific markets
Prior in-house recruiting experience in financial