Head of HR Business Partners – Financial Services

Overview

Fazer Jones is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a prestigious global financial services group, renowned for its integrity, innovation, and high-performance culture, to appoint a Head of HR Business Partners. This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to lead a globally distributed HRBP team in a high-touch, quality-driven environment.

This newly created role will report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and will be based in Singapore, one of the firm’s key international hubs. You will be responsible for leading the HR business partnering strategy for corporate functions globally—including Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Technology, HR for HR, working closely with the group and regional leadership team to drive people and performance outcomes.

You will manage a small, collaborative team of HR Business Partners located across key international markets. Together, you will act as trusted advisors to senior leaders, delivering strategic HR solutions that align with the firm’s business goals, culture, and values. You will be expected to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability across the team, ensuring consistency in delivery and a shared commitment to quality.

In this role, you will partner directly with senior executives to provide strategic counsel on organisational design, talent planning, succession, and workforce strategy. You will play a key role in shaping and executing people initiatives that support the firm’s long-term growth, including performance management, employee engagement, leadership development, and change management. You will also collaborate closely with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and regional HR teams to ensure seamless execution of global programs and policies, while tailoring solutions to meet local and functional needs.

This is a highly visible and strategic role that requires exceptional stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Experience working in group and regional headquarters roles will be highly advantageous, as will a strong understanding of the dynamics of global financial institutions. Prior exposure to investment banking or buy-side environments is preferred, given the complexity and pace of the business.

To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in senior HR business partnering roles within global financial services or multinational organisations. You will have a strong track record of partnering with corporate function leaders at the executive level and leading international HR teams in a collaborative, high-performance culture. You will also demonstrate deep knowledge of global HR practices, employment law, and organisational dynamics, along with exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills. A consultative, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery are essential.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the people agenda for corporate functions at one of the world’s most respected financial institutions. You’ll work alongside exceptional leaders in a culture that values excellence, innovation, and long-term growth, while leading a global team that is redefining strategic HR partnership.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

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