APAC Learning & Development Lead

Capco is a leading global technology and management consultancy that excels in driving digital transformation within the financial services and insurance sectors. With an unwavering commitment to delivering practical solutions, we empower our clients to navigate the complexities of today's fast-paced market. Our integrated services span across major financial hubs worldwide, ensuring that we are always close to our clients and their needs.

At Capco, we possess not only the expertise but also the vision and passion necessary to lead transformative change. As we embark on an exciting growth journey, this is the perfect moment to join our team. We are expanding geographically, increasing our workforce, and poised to disrupt the consulting landscape across APAC with our entrepreneurial spirit and agile methodologies.

The Role:

We are excited to introduce the opportunity for a dynamic Learning and Development (L&D) Lead for the APAC region, a role designed for an innovative leader who thrives on challenges and is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning. This position is perfect for someone who believes in the transformative power of education and development and is eager to implement strategies that empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on a people-focused approach, the L&D Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce, driving engagement, and cultivating an environment where every team member feels valued and inspired to grow. Join us in this exciting journey to make a lasting impact across the region!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive APAC L&D agenda and implementation with alignment to business objectives
• Manage and coach junior members
• Drive and embed a L&D culture, actively seeking to increase employee engagement, learning experience and strengthen communications and marketing of L&D
• Identify best practice L&D innovations, tools and methods, and effectively implement in a Capco context
• Design, deliver and evaluate internal training programs, with an emphasis on demonstrating learning outcomes and impact
• Steer the development of content and appropriate delivery methods for programs on a variety of topics
• Work collaboratively within the region and across the broader global People team to ensure consistent frameworks and standards, and that the needs of the APAC businesses are met
• Manage the APAC L&D budget and handle external vendor relationships, contracts and cost negotiations
• Facilitate at high profile learning events, for example, Milestone Promotion Schools
• Develop internal and external network of facilitators, and build strong supplier relationships
• Assist and mentor less experienced peers and consultants within the business

Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in strategic / business partnering L&D role, consulting, organisational development with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leadership across Asia.
• Strategic business partner to the regional leadership team, aligning current and future L&D initiatives to the strategic goals of the business
• Bachelors degree or equivalent with relevant L&D certifications / accreditations (adult learning theory, DISC, MBTI or other equivalent)
• Knowledge of best practice L&D strategies and interventions
• Skilled in using/implementing technology (e.g. LMS, performance management solutions and e-learning)

Competencies:

• Ability to effectively and confidently communicate and build rapport with all grades of staff including the firm 's most senior levels of management
• Demonstrable client service focus
• Proactive and effective at proposing and initiating learning ideas and alternatives where appropriate
• Professional in manner with a commercial approach to decision taking
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Collaboration skills including the ability to integrate and act upon the diverse perspectives and sometimes conflicting perspectives of organisation
• Project management skills and ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and/or projects
• Passion and drive to succeed and achieve strong results