Head, Talent Acquisition

A regional financial services provider is on the hunt for a Head of Talent Acquisition

Your new company

Our client is a well-established, purpose‑driven organisation operating at scale within the highly regulated financial services industry. With a strong focus on governance, innovation, and long-term sustainability, the organisation is investing in modernising its people and talent agenda, leveraging data, technology, and AI to build future‑ready capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of risk and compliance.

Your new role

  • Own and deliver a holistic TA strategy aligned to business priorities, workforce plans, and governance expectations.
  • Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across diverse role types, including confidential and evergreen hiring.
  • Establish and run a robust TA operating model with clear prioritisation, pipeline reviews, and bottleneck management.
  • Drive adoption of AI‑enabled recruiting solutions to improve recruiter efficiency, interview quality, and time‑to‑hire, while ensuring responsible and well‑governed use.
  • Build a strong recruitment analytics agenda, translating data (e.g. source effectiveness, funnel health, market insights) into clear decisions and actions.
  • Lead, coach, and uplift a team of recruiters through consultative hiring practices, structured interviewing, data literacy, and technology adoption.
  • Continuously improve recruitment processes, assessment integration, and stakeholder experience across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 8–12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including proven people leadership.
  • Strong track record operating in regulated, high‑complexity environments with senior stakeholder exposure.
  • Deep understanding of end‑to‑end recruitment delivery, operating rhythms, and governance.
  • Experience leveraging data, analytics, and automation to improve hiring outcomes.
  • A consultative, credible leader who can balance speed, quality, candidate experience, and risk.

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to lead TA at scale, influence senior decision-making, and modernise recruitment in an organisation where hiring quality, governance, and capability truly matter. You will shape how talent is attracted, assessed, and hired, while building a future‑ready TA function.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Human Resources
Ref:
1286801

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Nawal Husna, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60378906273

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