HR Director - Asset Management $1.5M-$2M

• Leading and Highly Regarded Global Asset Management Firm
• Act As Trusted Advisor and Key Decision Maker for HR Strategies

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global investment management firm with a long-established presence across major financial markets worldwide. Recognised for its strong investment platform, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, the organisation serves institutional, intermediary, and private clients through a diversified range of investment solutions and services.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Human Resources Director will lead the people agenda for a significant business platform within a highly regarded global financial institution. This position combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and will be responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across the employee life-cycle.

As the senior HR leader, you will work closely with executive stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that enable business growth, enhance organisational effectiveness, and strengthen talent capabilities. You will act as a trusted advisor and key decision-maker on workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, compensation, employee engagement, and employee relations matters.

Leading a lean but experienced HR team, you will oversee multiple HR disciplines including HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and HR Operations. Success in this role will require a hands-on leadership style, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex multinational and matrix environment.

The successful candidate will also play a critical role in driving HR transformation initiatives, including HRIS optimisation, process improvements, digitisation projects, and the implementation of best-in-class HR practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who enjoys partnering directly with senior stakeholders while remaining close to the day-to-day realities of the business and their team.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Experience

• 15-20+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience managing HR teams.
• Proven track record within financial services organisations.
• Strong experience partnering with senior executives and business leaders.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end HR functions and people strategies.
• Experience managing organisational change, transformation, and business growth initiatives.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience within asset management, investment management, private markets, hedge funds, private banking, or broader buy-side environments.
• Exposure to global or regional HR leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working within complex multinational organisations.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and Talent Management.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or equivalent enterprise HR platforms.
• Familiarity with HR analytics, workforce planning, and digital HR transformation initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and business-oriented.
• Approachable, collaborative, and highly credible.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to roll up sleeves when required.
• Team-first mentality with a strong focus on developing people and fostering collaboration.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English is essential.
• Business fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is required.

What's on Offer

For senior HR leaders seeking a high-impact position with strategic visibility and meaningful influence over business and people outcomes, this opportunity offers both challenge and long-term career growth within a world-class investment management environment.