AVP, Learning and Development, LDA (9 months full time contract)

AVP LDA Key Responsibilities: - Supports learning opportunities to foster and develop the professional competencies of employees in APAC - Assist in the implementation of learning and development initiatives that will accelerate SMBC’s competitive advantage - Facilitate (in-person and virtual) courses assigned while ensuring quality, effectiveness and relevancy to employees' needs and business' priorities - Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, facilitators, and training providers to ensure seamless programme delivery - Support the measurement of learning impact through assessments, surveys, and evaluation frameworks. - Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve programme quality, learner engagement, and operational effectiveness - Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit documentation relating to learning activities Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in learning design, delivery and evaluation of solutions and programmes in a mid to large scale regional set-up, working experience in financial services industry will be highly preferred - Experience in supporting implementation of corporate-wide initiatives and diverse learning solutions to build sustainable and future-ready employees - Ability to perform analysis and identify metrics to track learning utilization and other relevant outcomes and impact - Experience in review of existing curriculum and initiatives to instill a self-directed learning culture - Possess strong analytical and project management skills to manage and execute organization-wide learning initiatives and programmes - Possess facilitation and communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work as a team player with a can-do attitude - Experience in AI, digital initiatives, coaching, employee engagement and culture change and profiling tools will be advantageous