First Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Job Summary

The First Vice President, Talent Acquisition is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities for Private Banking and supporting business growth through the timely acquisition of high-calibre talent. The role partners closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to identify, attract and secure suitable candidates, while ensuring a smooth hiring experience and robust governance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Job Responsibilities

* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Private Banking positions, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management and onboarding support.

* Partner closely with Private Banking business leaders, hiring managers and HR Business Partner to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.

* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for Relationship Managers, Client Advisors, Investment Advisors, Credit Advisors, Market Heads and other Private Banking professionals.

* Conduct candidate assessments and provide market intelligence, talent mapping and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.

* Facilitate salary benchmarking, offer preparation and negotiation to secure top talent in a competitive market.

* Coordinate and monitor pre-employment screening activities, including background verification, reference checks, credit checks, regulatory screening and licensing-related requirements.

* Liaise with internal stakeholders, compliance functions and external screening vendors to ensure timely completion of background checks and onboarding requirements.

* Ensure all recruitment activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and governance standards.

* Maintain accurate recruitment records, prepare hiring reports and provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market developments.

* Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to enhance the Bank's visibility within the Private Banking talent market.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment efficiency, candidate experience and overall hiring effectiveness.

Job Qualifications

* Degree holder in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.

* Minimum 8-12 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, preferably within Private Banking, Wealth Management or Financial Services.

* Demonstrated experience recruiting Private Banking front-office professionals and understanding the wealth management talent landscape.

* Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, market mapping and candidate assessment methodologies.

* Familiarity with background screening requirements, regulatory checks and onboarding processes within the banking industry will be an advantage.

* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior business leaders.

* Excellent communication, organization and project management skills.

* Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple recruitment mandates in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

Develop (Competency), Engage (Competency), Execute (Competency), Strategise (Competency)

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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Together, Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN

We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.
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About Us

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

Career Site: UOB Career site