Talent Acquisition Manager - APAC

IQ-EQ; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investor services firm in Singapore is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager for Asia. This role requires a strategic partner to attract and secure talent while enhancing the candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR or similar, significant recruiting leadership experience, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. The firm emphasizes sustainability and diversity, offering hybrid working arrangements and dedicated programs for employee development. This is a pivotal role within a diverse team committed to making a measurable impact.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development programs

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in progressive recruiting leadership.
• Experience in developing recruiting strategies across multiple geographies.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement regional talent acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate on global projects to improve processes.
• Coach and mentor TA Partners and Candidate Experience Representatives.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration

Job description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Manager – Asia, you will act as a strategic partner between candidates aspiring to join IQ‑EQ and the business. Your role will be pivotal in attracting and securing the right talent to meet business needs while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

You will contribute to global projects aimed at enhancing processes and upskilling the global TA team, while driving innovation in recruitment strategies and tools. As part of the global TA leadership team, you will lead initiatives that deliver measurable business impact and strengthen stakeholder relationships through best practices and tailored talent solutions.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

• Deliver high-quality hires aligned with business objectives
• Build strong talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Enhance candidate experience and employer brand
• Drive process improvements and team capability development
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the global TA leadership team design and implement regional talent acquisition strategies in line with business growth and change initiatives
• Collaborate on global projects to improve processes and upskill the TA team
• Provide cross-regional support during peak hiring periods
• Participate in TA leadership meetings to present progress on global initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including regional leadership teams
• Coach and mentor TA Partners and Candidate Experience Representatives to build team capability
• Develop strategic relationships with internal stakeholders such as Finance, HR, and local leadership
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support immediate and future hiring needs
• Influence and manage stakeholder expectations around deliverables and service levels
• Ensure operational excellence across all recruitment campaigns, including complex and niche roles
• Foster long-term relationships with potential candidates and previous applicants
• Continuously improve TA processes and inspire the team to innovate
• Serve as a role model within the TA team, promoting collaboration and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration or similar fields
• Extensive experience of progressive recruiting leadership background
• Strong project skills
• Experience in recruiting strategies across multiple geographies
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Ability to build credibility at all levels of the organisation

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees – from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries – to each achieve their potential. Through IQ‑EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.