Executive Director, Human Resources APAC

LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.

"Become part of a family – not just a company."
Working in an inspiring and international environment.

We are always looking for qualified, motivated and dedicated colleagues. Discover the below opportunities open to you:

Job Description

Reward and Governance

• Lead and ensure the APAC Reward Programme align with industry benchmarks, Group and local regulatory requirements, and internal relativity considerations.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive APAC total rewards strategy that balances competitive positioning with internal equity and budgetary discipline.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit, promotion adjustments, bonus payouts, and long-term incentives grants, ensuring full auditability
• Analyse the effectiveness, cost, and ROI of existing reward programs (including STI/LTI plans). 
• Recommend data-driven enhancements to drive employee engagement, retention and performance.
• Ensure all HR policies, reward practices, and programs comply with relevant employment laws, tax regulations, data privacy requirements, and industry standard across each APAC jurisdiction
• Prepare materials and analytics for senior leadership and Remuneration Committee reviews
• Lead communication and change initiatives related to reward design, policy updates, or new governance requirements

HR Strategy and Business Partnering:

• Support the Head of HR APAC to develop APAC HR strategies that align with the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Collaborate with APAC senior leadership to identify and address HR challenges and opportunities to support business growth and sustainability.

Talent Development and Management

• Develop and execute a strategic APAC L&D roadmap that aligns with the organizational objectives and supports the development of a high-performing workforce.
• Design and implement learning programme, career development initiatives and leadership development framework to cultivate talent at all levels of the organizations.
• Collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, conduct skill gap analysis and deliver relevant and impactful learning experiences.
• Drive APAC succession planning to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline.

Culture and Wellbeing

• Develop and implement a wellbeing strategy that address employee physical, mental, career and social wellbeing.
• Collaborate with local management and local HR to ensure that wellbeing initiatives are integrated into the overall employee experience and align with organizational goals.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and equity within the organization.

Requirements

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to regional APAC responsibilities in a multinational banking environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in total rewards, including reward strategy design, annual compensation cycles, and governance.
• Proven track record in HR business partnering with senior leadership and influencing at Executive/Board/Remuneration Committee level.
• Strong experience in talent development, leadership development, and succession planning across multiple markets.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g. financial services) and working with complex regulatory frameworks across APAC is required.
• Demonstrated success leading change management, policy implementation, and cross-border HR initiatives.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of reward, governance, and HR policy across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and committees.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business strategy into HR priorities and practical execution plans.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including leading through influence in a matrix and collaborating effectively with local HR teams and business leaders.
• High level of integrity, discretion and judgement in handling sensitive information and complex people matters.
• Strong cultural awareness and experience working across diverse markets and cultures

Contact Information

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner.

LGT Bank (Hong Kong)

Human Resources

Dianna Dung