Assistant Vice President, Talent, Learning & Culture (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

MUFG

  • Hong Kong
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.This is a rare opportunity to join Talent, Learning and Culture team in Hong Kong as an Assistant Vice President on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this strategic position, you will play a central role in shaping the employee experience, driving people development, and supporting business priorities through innovative talent strategies. You will be empowered to elevate learning initiatives, foster a culture of continuous growth, and champion employee engagement across the branch. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in digital learning, stakeholder management, and programme delivery will make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about nurturing talent, enjoy working with diverse teams, and are eager to contribute to a supportive workplace culture, this role provides the platform for you to thrive while advancing your career.
  • Strategic role at the heart of talent management and learning initiatives, offering the chance to influence organisational culture and employee development across the Hong Kong branch and high-profile regional initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment that values teamwork, open communication, and knowledge sharing among regional and local stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful programmes in talent identification, digital learning adoption, employee engagement, and diversity equity and inclusion events.
What you'll do:As Assistant Vice President in Talent, Learning & Culture team, you will be entrusted with delivering a broad range of responsibilities that directly shape the professional growth journey for employees across the Hong Kong branch. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with both regional colleagues and local business leaders to design, implement, and evaluate talent management strategies tailored to evolving business needs. You will also take ownership of early-career programmes—ensuring they are robust, engaging, and aligned with succession planning objectives—while also leveraging digital tools to enhance access to learning opportunities for all staff. Your analytical skills will be key in measuring programme success through data-driven insights. Additionally, you will play an instrumental role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture by leading engagement surveys, supporting Employee Resource Networks, promoting recognition initiatives, and partnering on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion events. Through these varied responsibilities, you will help build a supportive environment where every individual can flourish.
  • Execute comprehensive talent management strategies that align with both regional people priorities and local business needs, ensuring all initiatives support long-term organisational goals.
  • Lead efforts in identifying high-potential employees and integrate targeted development events to strengthen succession planning and future capability building within the branch.
  • Manage regional talent initiatives such as assessments, leadership development programmes, and high-potential employee schemes to nurture future leaders.
  • Oversee the full journey of early-career talent by designing and executing Management Trainee and Internship programmes in close collaboration with HR Business Partners and business leaders.
  • Utilise HR data analytics to assess the effectiveness of various programmes and provide insights for ongoing improvement of talent development activities.
  • Drive adoption of digital learning platforms to create scalable, inclusive learning experiences that reach all employees regardless of location or background.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate learning records in accordance with HKMA and SFC standards.
  • Support the rollout and localisation of global and regional learning initiatives to ensure relevance for the Hong Kong branch.
  • Deliver targeted local learning programmes as well as induction sessions designed to enhance onboarding experiences and skill development for new hires.
  • Lead execution of employee engagement surveys and pulse checks, developing communication strategies that drive participation while facilitating meaningful follow-up actions.
  • Partner with regional teams to deliver Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) & CSR events that align with MUFG’s values.
What you bring:To excel as Assistant Vice President in Talent, Learning & Culture team, you will bring a blend of technical expertise in human resources disciplines alongside strong interpersonal skills that enable you to connect meaningfully with colleagues at all levels. Your background should include hands-on experience managing end-to-end talent development processes—from early-career programme design through leadership pipeline cultivation—supported by an understanding of how digital solutions can transform traditional learning environments. Your ability to communicate clearly ensures that stakeholders remain engaged throughout project lifecycles while your attention to detail guarantees compliance with regulatory standards. A commitment to inclusivity underpins your approach; you are comfortable facilitating discussions around diversity equity & inclusion while also supporting broader cultural initiatives. Above all else, your resilience enables you to manage competing priorities gracefully within a busy environment while always keeping people development at the forefront.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management or a related discipline is required for this position.
  • A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within HR functions such as Talent Management, Employee Engagement or Learning & Development is essential.
  • Demonstrated interest in digital innovation or proven ability to leverage technology effectively for enhancing learning outcomes is highly valued.
  • A proactive approach as a dependable team player who communicates openly and constructively to foster collaboration across teams is important.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for data analysis, and Word for documentation is necessary.
  • Excellent presentation skills combined with facilitation abilities enable effective delivery of training sessions or workshops at all levels.
  • Familiarity with frameworks related to talent management, organisational culture or change management supports successful project implementation.
  • Proven track record managing stakeholders at multiple levels—including senior leadership—ensures alignment on key initiatives.
  • Experience leading country-level projects or large-scale HR initiatives demonstrates your capacity for handling complex assignments.
  • Analytical thinking paired with problem-solving capabilities allows you to interpret data insights for continuous improvement.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

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