Vice President Human Resources

Location: Liverpool Street, London (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week)

LHH is partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to appoint an experienced HR Operations Vice President on a long-term contract based in London.

This is a high-impact role sitting within a critical HR risk and governance programme, responsible for delivering key components of the HR risk framework across EMEA. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to enhance risk management practices, governance structures, and strategic HR alignment.

• Define and agree deliverable scope and format with stakeholders
• Identify and document HR risk data and systems, including data integrity controls
• Document rationale for data usage, maintenance processes and KRI calculations (including 4-eye checking process)
• Define and assess HR risk scope, including ESG own workforce risk
• Update and align the HR Risk Management strategy and framework with broader Risk documentation
• Review current HR KRIs, risk appetite and thresholds; propose revisions and lead stakeholder review
• Apply the Bank-wide 3 Lines of Defence (3
  
  LOD) framework and methodology to HR
• Document hierarchy, escalation protocols and ownership matrices
• Develop and enhance Reputation Risk documentation including:
• Dashboard and Metrics
• EMEA Insight reporting
• Review and enhance EMEA working time policies, clarifying roles and monitoring responsibilities
• Align HR strategy and services with SMFG MTMP and EMEA MTMP goals
• Strengthen HR strategy documentation to clearly articulate alignment between organisational objectives, HR services, targets and HR risk management

• Extensive experience operating at VP level within HR Operations, HR Risk, or HR Governance in a complex, regulated environment (ideally financial services)
• Deep understanding of HR risk frameworks, KRIs, risk appetite setting
  , and 3
  
  LOD methodology
• Experience working with the ECB and navigating regulatory requirements
• Strong track record documenting governance structures, escalation processes, and control frameworks
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across HR, Risk, and Compliance
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, with attention to detail and regulatory alignment

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant HR transformation and risk enhancement programme within a global institution.

For a confidential discussion, please apply!