Regional Talent & Development Manager

About the role

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE At Howden, we employ talented individuals and empower them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers. The entrepreneurial atmosphere is one of the biggest reason people love to work for us. We are a leading independent, global insurance brokers but have a noticeably flat hierarchy. It doesn't matter how junior or senior, anyone with a good idea will be heard. This means our employees can shape their own career paths and determine their own success. This atmosphere attracts the brightest talent in the market. If that includes you, get in touch. EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE At Howden, we employ talented individuals and empower them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers. The entrepreneurial atmosphere is one of the biggest reasons people love to work for us. We are a leading independent global insurance broker with a noticeably flat hierarchy. It doesn't matter how junior or senior, anyone with a good idea will be heard. This means our employees can shape their own career paths and determine their own success. This atmosphere attracts the brightest talent in the market. If that includes you, get in touch. Job role: Regional Talent & Development Manager Reporting to: Regional HR Director A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER Howden is a specialist commercial insurance broker. Its regional footprint covers Singapore (regional headquarters), Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Japan. It is part of the London-headquartered Howden Broking Group, a leading independent, global broker with offices in over 40 countries worldwide. JOB OVERVIEW: The Regional Talent & Development Manager plays a critical role in shaping and strengthening the organization's talent, leadership, and capability agenda across the region. This role partners closely with regional business and HR leaders to identify future workforce needs, drive talent strategies, and deliver impactful learning and development initiatives that support long‑term organizational growth. YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with HRBPs and leadership team to design and implement regional talent management strategies aligned with business goals Conduct talent assessments to identify skill gaps, manage workforce challenges, and future capability needs Work closely with HRBPs and business leaders to co‑identify, assess, and develop key talent across markets, ensuring alignment on development priorities and talent movement. Support HRBPs and business leaders in crafting and embedding Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to ensure targeted and meaningful development for key roles and high‑potential employees. Develop, implement and maintain a clear and scalable career framework that are aligned to Group Talent strategy and supports career progression, capability building, and organizational growth across the region. Design, evaluate and deliver training programs that enhance employee performance and career growth Manage and continuously improve leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning initiatives Work closely with management and managers to ensure talent initiatives are embedded across the organization Track effectiveness of programs, provide insights, and recommend improvements based on data OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE: Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of HR experience, with demonstrated expertise in talent management and/or learning and development in financial institutions or similarly regulated environments. Demonstrate a strong HR foundation with proven ability to collaborate closely with HRBPs and business stakeholders to drive integrated talent and development initiatives across the region. Experience in designing and implementing talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development programs Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across multiple jurisdiction - group HR, regional teams. Excellent communication skills with a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed regional environment. YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY: Commensurate with qualification and experience Working in a collaborative environment with excellent learning opportunities DATA PROTECTION NOTICE FOR JOB APPLICANTS This Data Protection Notice ("Notice") sets out the basis upon which Howden Insurance Brokers (S.) Pte. Limited ("we", "us" or "our") may collect, use, disclose or otherwise process personal data of job applicants in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act ("PDPA"). This Policy applies to personal data in our possession or under our control, including personal data in the possession of organizations which we have engaged to collect, use, disclose or process personal data for our purposes." For more information, please refer to the link below.