Established in 2003, the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) is Asia’s Centre of Excellence for wealth and asset management education and research.  Founded by Temasek and GIC, WMI aims to build capabilities for investing in a better tomorrow.

WMI offers a comprehensive suite of practiced-based programmes from IBF accredited certification programmes, Diploma programmes to the Master of Science in Asset and Wealth Management in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University.  In 2020, WMI enrolled 17,000 finance professionals from 150 leading financial institutions across 60 programmes.  We serve wealth managers, asset managers, investment advisors, lawyers, trust professionals, compliance professionals, family offices and financial regulators across Asia.

WMI is appointed as Singapore’s Lead Training Provider for Private Banking by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) and supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).  Beyond education and research, WMI has also convened the Global-Asia Family Office Circle, a leading network platform for the family office community to foster a trusted environment for peer learning, collaboration and competency building.

Our growing team is made up of a group of passionate individuals from the finance, education and public sectors.  We hold ourselves to the highest standards and seek to build a community of learners and leaders, though world-class practice-led education.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Governance and HR, the role is responsible for handling a full spectrum of HR functions which includes HR Policies and Procedures, Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Appraisals and Employee Transition.

1.    HR Policies and Procedures

• Review and recommend relevant enhancements to HR policies and procedures in line with industry best practices and EduTrust requirements
• Engage key stakeholders in the implementation of various HR policies as well as other initiatives
• Provide advice to staff on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures as well as employment legislation

2.    Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement

• Work closely with  business line heads and Head of Governance and HR to identify manpower and recruitment needs
• Manage the recruitment, appointment and contract renewal process for all employees and faculty (e.g. candidates screening, interview arrangements, employee contract executions, employee pass applications etc.)
• Facilitate the on-boarding and induction for new employees and faculty
• Coordinate employee climate surveys and follow up on action plans
• Organise initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and internalization of organization culture and values (e.g. team building activities, townhalls, employee wellness programmes etc.)​​​​​​​

3.    ​​​​​​​Compensation and Benefits

• Oversee payroll & benefits administration by 3rd party outsource party
• Provide support to compensation & benefits benchmarking exercise

4.    Performance Appraisals and Employee Transition

• Facilitate the annual performance appraisal and mid-year reviews for employees as well as annual faculty review exercise
• Develop staff career ladder framework which sets out expectations and responsibilities by grades, as well as clear guidelines to objectively assess staff performance across teams
• Support business line managers in organising performance coaching sessions and career conversations with their staff
• Handle employee disciplinary/conduct issues, grievances, and other employee disputes
• Manage employee transition activities including redeployment, exit interviews, offboarding etc.

• Minimum Education Qualifications: Degree from a recognized University; preferably with specialization in Human Resource Management.
• Experience: At least 8 to 10 years of HR experience ideally gained in education institutes or industry-leading organizations
• Excellent knowledge of Employment Acts and Labour Laws
• Proven track record in designing and implementing HR initiatives and programmes
• Analytical, with ability to think strategically while being detailed oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and commitment for actions
• Excellent team player with good collaboration skills
• Situational awareness and ability to think on the feet
• Mature, driven and resourceful and able to multi-task in a fast-paced and high-engagement environment