Group Head of Talent (Financial Services)

Group Head of Talent (Financial Services)

Michael Page Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Overview

Group Head of Talent (Financial Services) role at Michael Page in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Shape regional people strategy—drive leadership, talent, and culture growth.
• Drive talent initiatives that shape culture, capability, and leaders.
• Define and deliver the organization"s talent and succession vision, creating a leadership pipeline that supports future growth and transformation.
• Align succession planning with leadership development, mobility, and business requirements to ensure holistic readiness.
• Establish and govern group-wide talent frameworks, standards, and policies to drive consistency across functions, geographies, and business lines.
• Enhance existing practices with integrated models, assessments, and digital solutions that enable objective, data-led decisions.
• Drive simplification and automation of talent processes, ensuring transparency, speed, and efficiency.
• Leverage digital tools to improve visibility and standardization of practices globally.
• Lead talent analytics, benchmarking, and reporting to generate actionable insights on pipeline strength, succession health, and diversity.
• Ensure effective governance and compliance, preparing executive-level papers and Board updates that highlight strengths, risks, and interventions.
• Champion new initiatives, including talent mobility and succession-linked leadership development programs.
• Bring external perspectives and best practices to continuously evolve and strengthen succession and talent practices.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the region's leading financial services groups, offering a broad portfolio of banking and investment solutions across retail, corporate, and institutional markets. With a presence spanning multiple geographies, the organization plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and financial inclusion.

The Successful Applicant

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What’s On Offer

This is a high-impact leadership role with direct visibility to the CEO and Board, shaping enterprise-wide talent and succession strategies across multiple markets. The position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, influence senior decision-making, and establish yourself as a thought leader in talent strategy within a leading financial institution.

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