Talent Development Lead APAC

Wise is looking for a strategic and innovative Talent Development Lead to guide our talent initiatives across APAC and shape the future of this role you will create and implement a comprehensive talent strategy that ensures the right skills are available at the right time across our hubs in Singapore and Hyderabad.

You will foster a culture of continuous learning working closely with senior leaders and global teams to provide high-impact development opportunities that enhance capabilities boost performance and support career progression.

You will oversee leadership development new-hire onboarding and other key programs ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements measuring the impact of training managing budgets and collaborating with external providers to deliver effective and engaging learning solutions. This role is based in our Singapore office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent development strategies that align with overall company objectives and regional business needs.

• Design adapt and deliver training programs to address skill gaps and reflect local market demands.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and the people team to define key learning objectives and deliver integrated talent initiatives.

• Oversee the design delivery and evaluation of training programs including leadership development compliance training technical skills and onboarding.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of facilitators and learning partners establishing them as trusted advisors throughout the employee development cycle.

• Create and execute a strategic plan aligned with our three core pillars: building skills for the future evolving our ways of working and delivering an irresistible employee experience.

• Champion a culture of inclusive continuous learning and professional development across the region.

• Work closely with our talent management and talent acquisition teams to deliver a holistic approach to talent at wise.

• Manage external training provider relationships including contract negotiation and assessing the effectiveness of external solutions.

Qualifications :

Background and expertise

• Bachelors degree or equivalent ideally in adult learning business management or a related field.

• Proven experience in learning and development talent development or training within a service-oriented organisation ideally within the fintech financial services or tech industry

• Demonstrated success as a people leader including the ability to inspire and guide regionally dispersed teams.

Core skills

• Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking.

• Consultative approach to problem-solving applying data-driven insights to create tailored solutions.

• Confidence in interpreting data and producing data-led visually compelling presentations.

• Organised detail-focused and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

• Adept at stakeholder management communicating effectively with diverse teams to encourage collaboration.

• Experience in virtual and international environments including hybrid teams.

• Excellent command of English; additional language skills are an advantage.

Key attributes

• Aware of important developments within the business and industry trends relating to people and organisational development.

• Strategic mindset in developing talent initiatives understanding the bigger picture and how individual actions fit into the broader suite of talent development services.

• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and rapid change; adaptable to evolving business needs.

• Proactive and self-starting anticipating potential challenges or opportunities and proposing solutions.

• Willingness to contribute beyond ones own role collaborating with colleagues to achieve collective objectives.

• Enthusiasm for collecting processing and applying data to streamline workflows and drive successful team projects.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate large-scale initiatives.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for high-quality visually appealing deliverables.

Additional Information :

Salary: SGD 11850 - 15200 monthly RSUs

Location: Singapore. Itll be ideal if you are already based in Singapore and already have the valid rights to work in Singapore.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time