Group Head of Talent (Financial Services)

Michael PageKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

30+ hari lalu

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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

Proven track record in building and executing enterprise talent strategies, covering succession planning, leadership development, and mobility.

Strong analytical orientation with demonstrated ability to translate data into meaningful insights and executive-level recommendations.

Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing concise Board papers and senior management reports.

Strong influencing and interpersonal skills to partner effectively across diverse functions, cultures, and geographies.

Change leadership experience, with the ability to embed new approaches, challenge legacy practices, and drive adoption of innovative solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Senior leadership experience in enterprise talent strategy, with a focus on succession, leadership development, and mobility.

Analytical mindset with proven ability to translate data into strategic insights for executives.

Excellent communication skills for board-level and senior stakeholder engagement.

Ability to influence across functions, geographies, and cultures.

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.

Contact

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Training and Human Resources

Industries

Financial Services, Accounting, and Banking

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