Talent Acquisition & HRBP

Talent Acquisition & HRBP

The Talent Acquisition & HRBP role supports the growth of our client’s Wealth business in Hong Kong by attracting senior and specialised financial services professionals and providing strategic HR partnership. The company offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment, with close collaboration across business leaders and Group HR leadership.

Role Overview

The role combines strategic talent acquisition with HR business partnering across the Wealth business. It supports organisational development, workforce planning, talent management, employee experience and regional HR initiatives while working closely with business leaders and Group HR.

Key Skills & Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience in the financial services industry
• Strong professional networks within Hong Kong’s financial services industry, particularly across wealth management, private banking, asset management, investment and trading
• Proven track record of proactively sourcing and attracting senior and specialised financial services talent
• Solid experience across both talent acquisition and HR business partnering
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong’s financial services talent market, including key industry players, talent pools and compensation practices
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and high-calibre candidates
• Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
• Good knowledge of Hong Kong employment laws and HR practices
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Fluency in English and Mandarin

Key Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition for the Wealth business, proactively identifying, approaching and attracting high-calibre professionals from financial institutions
• Leverage industry networks and market intelligence to identify and engage passive candidates, including senior leaders and specialised investment and trading professionals
• Develop targeted talent mapping and direct sourcing strategies to build pipelines of wealth management and investment professionals
• Partner with business leaders to understand business strategies, critical hiring needs and talent priorities
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including candidate engagement, assessment, offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Build long-term relationships with key talent in Hong Kong’s financial services industry
• Manage external recruitment partners while strengthening internal direct sourcing capabilities
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to Wealth business leaders on organisational development, workforce planning and people-related matters
• Support organisational effectiveness, team structure optimisation and talent management initiatives
• Partner with business leaders on performance management, talent development, employee engagement and retention
• Support compensation reviews, promotion discussions and talent review processes in collaboration with Group HR
• Provide practical guidance on employee relations matters, performance concerns and organisational changes
• Identify people-related challenges and recommend solutions aligned with business priorities
• Partner with Group HR to implement HR policies, processes and initiatives
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, internal mobility and offboarding
• Drive employee experience, engagement and retention initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operational efficiency and employee experience
• Support regional HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Hong Kong-based role with an on-site working arrangement
• Cantonese is an advantage

Nice to Have

• Previous HR experience with private banks, wealth management firms, asset managers, investment banks, securities firms or trading businesses
• Established relationships with senior professionals and specialised talent across Hong Kong’s wealth and investment sectors
• Experience in executive search, direct sourcing or strategic talent acquisition within financial services
• Experience supporting business expansion, organisational transformation or new team setups
• Experience working in regional or international financial institutions

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.