Director - Global Human Resources Business Partner Lead Global Markets in London

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda for a truly global business, working closely with senior leaders across multiple regions and time zones. As part of MUFG’s commitment to fostering shared and sustainable growth, you will be empowered to influence strategic decisions, drive talent initiatives, and champion inclusion and wellbeing throughout the organisation.

With a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development, MUFG offers an environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on both the business and its people. If you are passionate about building trusted relationships, delivering high-impact HR solutions, and supporting a diverse workforce, this role provides the platform to advance your career at the highest level.

What you'll do:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Global Business Function Head and their leadership team, providing expert guidance on all aspects of people strategy and talent management across multiple regions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR solutions that align with both global business objectives and local requirements, ensuring seamless delivery through effective coordination with regional partners.
• Lead change management initiatives in partnership with Centres of Expertise (CoEs) and key stakeholders to support organisational transformation and optimise structures for future growth.
• Drive the design and execution of talent strategies including succession planning, high-potential identification, retention programmes, and leadership development tailored to diverse global teams.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to anticipate future hiring needs, shape resourcing strategies, and ensure recruitment processes reflect MUFG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Oversee performance management cycles globally by guiding annual goal setting, mid-year reviews, moderation of ratings, compensation calibration exercises, and reward outcomes.
• Partner with analytics functions to leverage data-driven insights for human capital decisions; provide comprehensive metrics dashboards to inform leadership discussions on key people processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex employee relations matters including conflict resolution, structural changes, legal compliance issues, and confidential counselling for senior staff.
• Promote employee wellbeing by implementing action plans in collaboration with benefits teams; use employee listening methods to identify themes and develop solutions that enhance experience.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies globally while addressing regional regulatory requirements; advise on risk management practices related to people processes.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience as an HR business partner or in a similar strategic HR role within large matrixed organisations operating at global or regional scale.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that have delivered measurable improvements in business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders worldwide.
• Deep understanding of generalist HR practices including talent management cycles, performance evaluation processes, compensation frameworks, and succession planning methodologies.
• Exceptional discretion when handling sensitive information combined with tactful communication skills suitable for engaging executive audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in interpreting complex data sets; comfortable using Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law frameworks across multiple jurisdictions along with practical experience managing budgets/resources for large-scale HR operations.
• Experience leading teams of HR professionals by setting clear goals/objectives while nurturing their personal/professional development through supportive feedback mechanisms.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity within complex organisational structures; resourcefulness in identifying alternative solutions when faced with competing priorities or challenges.
• Commitment to promoting diversity/inclusion principles alongside demonstrated capability in driving cultural change initiatives.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s largest financial groups not only because of its scale but also due to its unwavering commitment to putting people first. The company fosters an environment where every colleague is encouraged to share ideas openly regardless of background or hierarchy—ensuring diverse perspectives are valued at every level. With a vision centred on trustworthiness, sustainability, innovation—and above all respect for individuals—MUFG invests heavily in professional development resources so employees can take ownership over their careers while contributing meaningfully towards shared goals. Flexible working arrangements support work-life balance whilst comprehensive training opportunities empower staff members at all stages of their journey. At MUFG you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable peers who are eager collaborators committed not just to achieving results but doing so ethically, responsibly—and always together as one team dedicated towards making positive impacts within communities worldwide.

What's next:

If you are ready to make your mark on a truly global stage while advancing your career among industry leaders then this is your moment—seize it! Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards joining MUFG’s world-class team.

This advert will close 19th July 2026. We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.