Associate Vice President - Employee Relations - Financial Services

Our client is a global financial institution with a strong international presence. Known for its regulatory focus, innovation-led approach, and inclusive culture, it operates across both developed and emerging markets, supporting diverse and complex financial operations.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Provide strategic leadership on employee relations across the organization, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.

- Oversee complex and high-risk ER matters including investigations, whistleblower complaints, regulatory issues, and senior-level misconduct.

- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to shape ER frameworks, policies, and governance models aligned with organizational values and risk posture.

- Drive ER analytics, reporting, and insights to inform leadership decisions, identify trends, and shape proactive employee engagement strategies.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

- 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role specializing in employee relations, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.

- Strong expertise in employment law, risk management, and handling high-stakes ER investigations across geographies.

- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite and legal counsel, and to lead in a matrixed, high-pressure environment.

- Exceptional judgment, integrity, and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and credibility.