Assessment Practice Consultant (Associate Director)

Sabre BTS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assessment consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Assessment Practice Consultant (Associate Director/Director) to lead client engagements in assessment methodologies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in assessment and talent management, possess an advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and be fluent in English and Bahasa Malay. This role offers competitive compensation, the chance to shape a global practice, and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in assessment, talent management, or leadership consulting.
• Deep experience designing and delivering multiple assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of assessment quality, validity, reliability, and defensibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from diagnosis to delivery and insights.
• Design and oversee delivery of assessment solutions.
• Translate complex assessment data into clear insights.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Strong leadership skills

Fluency in English

Commercial acumen

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Tools

Psychometric tools

Assessment design methodologies

Job description

Assessment Practice Consultant (Associate Director/ Director) - Malaysia

Practice/Department: Assessment Practice

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Position Type: Talent Insight & Assessment Practice (Malaysia)

About BTS

At BTS, we help organizations turn strategy into action by enabling people to execute. We equip leaders with the right mindsets and capabilities to drive alignment, innovation, and performance.

Our Talent Insight & Assessment practice combines rigorous behavioral science, innovative assessment design, and deep business understanding to deliver insights that influence decisions, from selection and succession to leadership development and transformation. We assess talent at all levels, from emerging leaders to executives, always with a sharp focus on execution capability and business impact.

You’ll join a global team that values creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. We work hard, laugh often, and take pride in delivering exceptional work that changes how clients think about their people.

About the Role

As an Associate Director / Director in the Talent Insight & Assessment Practice, you’ll combine deep assessment expertise with commercial leadership and client partnership. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, lead complex assessment engagements, and contribute to the evolution of BTS’s intellectual property and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end client engagements, from diagnosis and solution design through to delivery and insight generation. Specifically, you will:

• Partner with senior executives to diagnose strategic talent challenges and shape assessment approaches that inform high‑stakes business decisions.
• Design and oversee the delivery of assessment solutions, including assessment centers, simulations, structured interviews, SJTs, 360° feedback, and psychometric tools (virtual and face‑to‑face).
• Build and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and co‑creating new work with BTS account teams.
• Translate complex assessment data into clear, compelling insights that drive action at individual, team, and organizational levels.
• Collaborate globally across BTS practices (Leadership, Strategy Execution, Coaching) to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Contribute to practice development, including methodology refinement, quality assurance, mentoring consultants, and representing BTS as a credible voice in the assessment and talent space.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a senior assessment professional with strong scientific grounding, commercial acumen, and a passion for helping organizations make better people decisions. You will bring:

Assessment & Technical Expertise

• 10+ years’ experience in assessment, talent management, or leadership consulting, ideally within a leading assessment or advisory firm.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Deep experience designing and delivering a wide range of assessment methodologies (e.g., simulations, exercises, structured interviews, SJTs, psychometrics, 360s).
• Strong understanding of assessment quality, validity, reliability, and defensibility.
• Experience with virtual and face‑to‑face assessment delivery at scale.
• Fluency in English & Bahasa Malay is required; proficiency in additional Asian languages is an added advantage.

Client & Commercial Leadership

• Proven track record of building trusted client relationships and contributing to business growth.
• Confidence and credibility working with senior leaders and executive populations.
• Ability to connect assessment insights to broader business, leadership, and strategy agendas.

Thought Leadership & Practice Building

• Experience developing frameworks, or other thought leadership in the talent or assessment space.
• Intellectual curiosity and appetite for innovation in assessment design and delivery.
• Desire and capability to coach, mentor, and develop other consultants.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a global assessment practice.
• Exposure to world‑class clients and senior leaders across industries.
• A culture that combines freedom, responsibility, and fun, where your ideas make a real impact.

Application Process

• Your cover letter should explain your interest in BTS and this role.
• Your CV should not exceed two pages.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BTS is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.