Title: Contract Vice President (6-month), Talent & Culture

Post on: Mar 2, 2026

Location:

HK

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The Bank's Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high calibre individuals with long-term career objectives to apply for the following position:

Contract Vice President (6-month), Talent & Culture -

Human Resources Department

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Management: Lead and champion identification of learning needs, gaps analysis and coordination of branch-wide training activities; partner with stakeholders and training providers to deliver effective learning solutions.
Induction & Workshop Facilitation: Design, facilitate and deliver employee orientation, induction programmes and interactive workshops (including leadership, culture, DE&I and engagement-related topics).
Training Administration: Oversee training logistics, LMS coordination, training records and evaluation of training effectiveness; recommend enhancements where appropriate.
Performance Management & Talent Management: Lead and champion performance management & talent development initiatives including competency framework administration, goal setting, succession planning, talent reviews and development programmes.
DE&I Initiatives: Act as a key driver and champion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, including planning and facilitating DE&I workshops, awareness sessions and engagement activities aligned with Group and local priorities.
Staff Engagement & Culture: Lead employee engagement surveys, wellness initiatives, employer branding activities and staff engagement programmes to strengthen SMBC culture.
Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Internal Reporting – required by the department procedure and/or assigned by Team Head, Group Head or Management.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of learning, talent, DE&I programmes.
Projects & HR Priorities: Participate in and lead HR priorities, projects and ad-hoc initiatives as required during the maternity coverage period.
Provide day-to-day guidance to the junior member of staff

Requirements:

Degree holder in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, DE&I or broader HR functions.
Proven experience in facilitating workshops, induction programmes and employee engagement sessions.
Strong exposure to DE&I initiatives and cultural change programmes.
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; banking or financial services experience is an advantage.
Strong communication and program facilitation skills
Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Good planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities with ability to work under pressure and ambiguity.

Please apply with detailed resume stating latest and expected salary.

SMBC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diversified and inclusive workplace and removing barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Note on Mandatory Reference Check ("MRC") Scheme:

The MRC Scheme seeks to address the "rolling bad apples" phenomenon in the banking sector in Hong Kong, i.e. situations where individuals who engage in misconduct during their employment in one institution are able to obtain subsequent employment in another institution without disclosing their misconduct to the new employer. Against this background, the HKMA proposed a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions ("AIs") to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual's previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For in-scope positions, satisfactory completion of MRC process is pivotal for the consideration of employment decision. For details, you may visit HKMA's website and refer to the latest FAQs issued by HKAB. Further details will be shared on request if your application is being proceeded.

Application details will be used only for recruitment purposes, and will be destroyed after 1 year. Applicants not contacted after 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job Function: Human Resources Department