Talent Acquisition Intern

About Us

VT Markets is an award-winning multi-asset brokerage trusted by over 3 million traders in over 160 countries with 400 employees and growing. Founded in 2015 with the mission to make trading accessible to everyone, VT Markets offers a robust trading environment, over 1000 tradeable instructions, ultra-low spreads, and lightning-fast execution. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and empowering modern traders to seize market opportunities. Our platform allows traders to trade anytime, anywhere, supporting them in their journey to build a safe financial future.

Your Role in VT Markets

As a Talent Acquisition Intern based in our Kuala Lumpur office, you will report to the Regional Senior Talent Acquisition and support hiring initiatives across Southeast Asia. You will play a key role in talent mapping, market research, candidate sourcing, and recruitment process support, ensuring VT Markets attracts high-quality talent aligned with business objectives. This role provides exposure to strategic TA operations and cross-functional collaboration with HR Ops, Regional Marketing, and Business Development teams.

Your Responsibilities

Talent Mapping & Market Research

• Conduct research on talent pools, competitors, and industry trends across SEA markets.
• Identify potential candidates, build pipelines, and maintain a structured talent mapping database.
• Analyze market insights to support strategic hiring decisions and regional workforce planning.

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and networking channels.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement aligned with VT Markets employer brand.
• Assist in pre-screening candidates and coordinating interview schedules with hiring managers.

Recruitment Process Support

• Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment metrics.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including interview preparation, reference checks, and offer coordination.
• Collaborate with HR Ops and Global HR COE to ensure seamless recruitment processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Talent pipelines for SEA markets are consistently populated with high-quality, relevant candidates aligned with VT Markets growth needs.
• Market intelligence insights and reports support strategic hiring decisions and competitive positioning.
• Recruitment activities are executed efficiently, ensuring smooth candidate experience and timely hiring processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Job Experience & Education

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Internship or project experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or market research is a plus.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and basic sourcing tools.
• Strong research and analytical skills to map talent pools and industry trends.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for candidate engagement and cross-team collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing tasks and timelines.

Other Requirements

• Full-time availability for the internship duration.

What We Offer

As official partners of Newcastle United F. C., VT Markets aspire to break the ancient boundaries of traditional personal finance. Through a culture of transparent and objective performance management, we are in constant pursuit of excellence, individually and collectively. Here, collaboration and intrapreneurship is incentivized and we aim to empower everyone to understand their contribution to strategic business outcomes through their individualized roles. You can expect personal growth as we aim to lead this fast-growing industry alongside a global team of diverse cultures across over 15 countries.

Your Journey After Applying

• Screening interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with the Regional Senior TA Manager
• Second interview with a 2nd-level Manager