Global Talent Leader: Strategy, Succession & Development

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) match up to 9%

FSA and commuter benefits

Generous PTO

Volunteer Day

Paid parental leave

Hybrid working options

Midtown location

Job summary

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. seeks a senior talent leader to drive talent strategy, reviews, succession, and leadership development on a global scale.

You will redesign performance cycles, partner with compensation, and lead learning, culture, and analytics initiatives across regions, including a Manila-based team. The role requires 10–15 years in talent management, with proven experience in global, matrixed organizations and fintech/financial services familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., assessment, coaching) a plus.
• 10–15 years of talent management, organizational development, or learning & development with global scope.
• Proven track record designing talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Experience leading culture and values change, preferably during transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year global talent strategy aligned to business plans.
• Lead annual talent reviews and succession planning with CEO and Leadership Team.
• Redesign and run global performance cycle with goal cascade and reviews.
• Define leadership behaviors and launch executive assessments and 360 feedback.
• Lead global Learning & Development, including a Manila-based lead and spend visibility.
• Co-lead culture initiatives with CHRO and CMO; own employee listening and action plans.
• Design scalable talent processes using AI and analytics to report outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Executive presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certs

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. seeks a senior talent leader to drive talent strategy, reviews, succession, and leadership development on a global scale.

You will redesign performance cycles, partner with compensation, and lead learning, culture, and analytics initiatives across regions, including a Manila-based team. The role requires 10–15 years in talent management, with proven experience in global, matrixed organizations and fintech/financial services familiarity.