moustafa moustafa

About

High-impact Talent Acquisition leader with 15+ years of experience driving strategic hiring across banking, financial services, and fintech sectors in Egypt and the GCC. Recognized for building and scaling high-performing teams, delivering complex, large-scale hiring mandates, and enabling business transformation including digital bank launches and offshore operations. Currently Head of Talent Acquisition at Solution Resources, partnering with C-level stakeholders to design and execute forward-thinking recruitment strategies aligned with growth, digital transformation, and market expansion. Expert in end-to-end talent acquisition, employer branding, and workforce planning, with a strong track record of securing critical executive, technical, and niche financial talent across multi-market initiatives including Egypt, the UAE, the USA, and Oman.

Experience

• Head of Talent Acquisition · Solution Resources2018

  Reporting to the HR Director; managing a team of 3 recruiters • Lead and scale talent acquisition delivery across banking, financial services, and fintech clients, successfully closing 100+ hires annually across executive, technical, and niche roles. • Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to design and execute hiring strategies aligned with business expansion, digital transformation, and market entry initiatives. • Played a key role in delivering large-scale hiring mandates, including digital bank launches and offshore operations, ensuring all critical roles were filled within aggressive timelines. • Improved time-to-hire and offer acceptance rates through market intelligence, targeted sourcing strategies, and optimized candidate engagement approaches. • Built and strengthened employer branding and candidate experience frameworks, contributing to higher-quality talent pipelines and repeat client partnerships. • Led complex offer negotiations and compensation benchmarking, ensuring market-competitive packages while maintaining cost efficiency. • Developed and maintained strategic talent pipelines across Egypt and the GCC, enabling proactive workforce planning and faster response to evolving hiring needs. • Acted as a trusted HR Business Partner, providing data-driven insights and talent market mapping to support informed decision-making at leadership level.

• Talent Acquisition Specialist · Solution Resources2011 – 2018

  Delivered end-to-end recruitment for mid- and senior-level roles within the financial services sector, consistently achieving high placement success rates across multiple markets. • Designed and executed targeted sourcing strategies, successfully identifying and engaging hard-to-find and passive candidates across the GCC. • Built strong partnerships with senior business leaders, influencing hiring decisions and providing workforce planning and market insights. • Managed multiple concurrent hiring projects, ensuring on-time delivery against tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. • Enhanced candidate and hiring manager experience through proactive communication and streamlined recruitment processes. • Negotiated competitive compensation packages, contributing to strong offer acceptance and successful onboarding outcomes.

• HR Generalist / Recruiter · Leaders Solutions2010 – 2011

  Supported high-volume and specialized recruitment campaigns across Egypt and the GCC, contributing to consistent fulfillment of client hiring needs. • Strengthened talent pipelines through active sourcing, networking, and participation in career fairs and industry events. • Built and maintained strong client and candidate relationships, enhancing retention and satisfaction levels. • Improved recruitment tracking and reporting accuracy, supporting better decision-making and process efficiency.

Education

• Cape Breton University (CBU)Bachelor of Business Administration, General Management

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