Head of Talent & Leadership Development, Financial Institution

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Singapore is seeking a talent leader to enhance its leadership capabilities. This pivotal role requires developing a strategic talent and leadership agenda, creating solutions for leadership pipelines, and nurturing high-potential talents. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in talent development, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to implement strategic visions effectively. This role is instrumental in positioning the organization as an employer of choice in a competitive landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading talent and leadership development functions.
• Strong grasp of emerging talent trends.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a future-focused talent and leadership agenda.
• Create solutions to strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Nurture high-potential talent and ensure robust succession planning.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Talent development

Succession planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Established Financial Institution
• Deliver Best-in-class Talent & Leadership Development Solutions
• Build a Future-Ready Workforce in a Complex Organisation

Our client is a highly established and successful major financial institution. It has been posting strong financial performance and currently undergoing strategic business transformation to achieve its ambitious growth targets. There is now a rare opportunity to re-imagine and develop the firm’s talent and leadership capabilities to developing its workforce of the future for its Singapore business.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Singapore CHRO, you will play a pivotal role in developing and driving a future-focused talent, leadership, and succession agenda aligned to the organisation’s ambitious goals. You will be responsible for creating solutions to develop and strengthen leadership competencies, accelerate capability building, nurture high-potential talent, strengthen leadership pipelines, and ensure robust succession planning. Working closely with the C‑suite, HR leadership, and business stakeholders, your work will be crucial in future‑proofing the workforce and positioning the organisation as an employer of choice. A trusted advisor and thought leader, you will bring fresh perspectives, insights, and best‑in‑class practices to reimagine how the firm attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Requirements

You are a progressive and future‑focused talent leader with proven track record of leading Talent & Leadership Development functions in complex, forward‑looking organisations. You will bring a consultative yet pragmatic approach, a strong grasp of emerging talent trends, and the credibility to influence and partner effectively with senior stakeholders. Strategic yet hands‑on, you are skilled at both shaping vision and driving impactful implementation at scale. Candidates from human capital consulting firms who demonstrate the potential to transition in‑house will also be considered.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Audrey Chan at [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number AC35101. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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