VP/SVP - Leadership Training & Development, Regional Bank

A Reputable Regional Bank is looking for a Leadership Training & Development Team Head

Your new company

• A reputable regional bank, is seeking an experienced VP/SVP of Leadership Training & Development to lead its leadership capability agenda. The role focusses heavily on the design of leadership training roadmaps, frameworks, and structured development journeys across different leadership levels.
  This position serves as a team head overseeing a small, high‑performing team. High‑potential candidates who are slightly less senior may also be considered for another position.

Your new role

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of leadership training roadmaps covering emerging leaders, mid‑level managers, and senior executives.
• Build systematic, competency-based development frameworks aligned with organisational strategy.
• Develop structured learning pathways for: New managers and transitioning leaders, Senior leadership capability development, High‑potential and successor development, Role transition support for employees moving into new leadership or managerial roles
• Ensure frameworks are future‑ready, scalable, and benchmarked to global best practices.

Succession Planning & Talent Pipeline Development

• Partner with HRBPs and senior leaders to link training frameworks to the bank's succession planning and leadership pipeline strategy.
• Recommend development solutions for successors and high‑potential talent.
• Track progress and readiness for key roles through structured development plans.

Program Development & Delivery

• Oversee the creation and refinement of leadership programs, including coaching, mentoring, executive workshops, and assessment‑driven interventions.
• Ensure program design supports roadmap execution and competency development objectives.
• Support facilitation or partner management for key leadership programs as needed.
  

• Collaborate with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders to diagnose capability needs and co-design leadership development solutions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and academic partners.

• Lead a small team of L&D professionals responsible for program development and delivery.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development.

• Oversee budgeting, vendor governance, and L&D compliance requirements.
• Implement robust evaluation methods to measure impact and ensure continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR, Organisational Psychology, or Business preferred.
• 8-15+ years of experience in leadership development, L&D, or talent management within banking or large corporates.
• Strong experience in designing training roadmaps, frameworks, and leadership development pathways (core requirement).
• Expertise in role transition programs and succession‑linked development.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with executives.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; proficiency in English & Chinese is required.
• Experience leading small teams and managing cross‑functional initiatives.

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. Alternatively, you can send Keith your CV to [email protected], or call Keith now on 22307474. 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.