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HRBP (Investment Banking)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR18,000 - MYR25,000 per month (MYR216,000 - MYR300,000 per year) View Job Description
Seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Senior HR Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the people strategy for the Southeast Asia (SEA) business. This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with senior leaders across various business lines, providing proactive HR guidance and solutions that directly support the achievement of business objectives.
  • Opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding business.
  • Opportunity to be developed to step into the Head of HRBP position.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization in the financial services industry. Renowned for its commitment to providing quality services, the company has a strong presence in the global market. With a multicultural workforce, they have successfully created an inclusive work environment that promotes innovation and growth.

Job Description

  • Strategic HR Partnership: Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders across the SEA region, understanding their business priorities, challenges, and opportunities, and translating them into actionable HR strategies.
  • Talent Management & Development: Lead and drive talent management initiatives, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee development programs to build a high-performing and future-ready workforce.
  • Organizational Design & Effectiveness: Partner with business leaders to design and implement effective organizational structures, optimize workflows, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Management & Influence: Build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders across the region, including business leaders, employees, and HR colleagues. Effectively influence decision-making and drive the adoption of HR initiatives.
  • Employee Relations & Engagement: Proactively manage employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach, fostering a positive and engaging work environment, and mitigating potential risks.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits team to ensure competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent within the SEA market context.
  • HR Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to local labor laws, regulations, and internal HR policies and procedures across the SEA region.
  • Change Management: Lead and support change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.
  • Succession Planning: Identify and develop high-potential talent within the SEA HR team and the broader organization, actively contributing to succession planning efforts for key leadership roles, including the Head of HRBP position.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives, and provide insights to business leaders to inform decision-making.
  • Project Management: Lead and participate in regional and global HR projects as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HRBP (Investment Banking) should have:

  • A degree in Human Resources or related field.
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion spent as an HR Business Partner, preferably within the investment banking or broader financial services industry.
  • Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
  • Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong understanding of talent management principles and best practices, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
  • Proven experience working across multiple countries within the Southeast Asia region, with a strong understanding of local employment laws and cultural nuances.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be part of a multicultural and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunity to be in a challenging and rewarding environment to make a significant impact on the success of the SEA business.

We welcome all eligible candidates (only Malaysians) to seize this opportunity. Apply now to embark on a prosperous career journey in investment banking.

Contact
Phoebe Chee
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6727164
Phone number
6012 373 2157

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Business Partner
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Phoebe Chee
Consultant contact
6012 373 2157
Job Reference
JN-042025-6727164

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.