SVP/VP, Business Learning Partner, Group Human Resources

Business Function
Group Human Resources has the important role of attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent to ensure that DBS continues to be a competitive employer in Asia. With a well-established team of HR partners, we support and deliver effective people-based solutions and services across businesses. Our goal is to build a high-performance organisation by empowering and engaging our employees. Because we believe that banking is about people.

Role Summary

At DBS, where innovation and transformation are the keys to our financial success, Learning & Development plays a pivotal role in supporting the bank's vision. We are seeking a seasoned L&D professional who wishes to leverage their experience and skills to make a significant impact in a bank that is leading the way in shaping the banking industry. The business environment is fast-paced, and we are highly attuned to emerging external trends, offering a unique opportunity for candidates with the right skills, experience, passion, and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain innovative DBS Academy solutions which align functional knowledge, processes and policies to support business strategy

• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive learning agenda/roadmaps or strategic programmes through Learning Councils, Human Capital Councils

• Conduct learning needs analysis and execute learning roadmap/priority programs adoption through proactive interactions with internal stakeholders

• Continually evaluate/assess impact, effectiveness and benefits of curriculum programs related to training delivery, content, methods and participants' or senior management feedback

• Drive flawless execution of curriculum to create a joyful client experience across the region

• Represent DBS Academy to stakeholders through clear and concise, client-oriented communication

• Identify, evaluate and deliver appropriate learning interventions to internal stakeholders through the use of stand-up facilitation, in-house resources and/or external consultants/vendors

• Ensure all areas of work comply with internal controls, audit and regulatory requirements

• Build trusting partnerships with Business Stakeholders, Business Human Resource Relationship Managers, Talent Acquisition Team, Training Admin Team and external vendors/partners

• Lead change via groupwide HR squads and business projects and initiatives

Requirements

• Excellent inter-personal and relationship building skills, strategic, able to lead a conversation and provide customer centric approach to influence and/or assist GMC stakeholders

• Experience in change management, leading regional learning projects or programmes across multiple stakeholders, with multiple deliverables and multi-year timelines

• Degree holder with >10 years of Learning & Development experience in the financial industry preferred

• Effective team player with strong influencing & negotiation skills and able to work with matrix reporting and highly complex organisation

• Able to provide independent and objective advice to key internal stakeholders as needed

• Able to manage programme design and has strong stand-up delivery/facilitation experience

• Excellent working attitude with strong work ethics and commitment to meeting deadlines

• Ability to represent quantitative information in a visual form that facilitates effective decision making

• Possess proficient verbal and writing skills

• Possesses a growth mindset, is agile and adaptable and willing to learn from lessons learnt

• Experience in vendor negotiations and management will be advantageous

• Professional certifications such as Facilitation, Executive Coaching etc will be advantageous

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.