Head of Human Resources EMEA (Director), Investment Banking

The Return Hub
London

Head of Human Resources (Director)

The Role

A senior HR leadership position, reporting to Global Head of HR, with responsibility for delivering the people strategy across a regulated European business. You will partner closely with senior leadership in Europe and the US, providing clear, commercially focused HR guidance while ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on all HR matters
  • Lead the HR function across Europe, driving consistency, quality, and control
  • Manage employee relations, risk, and regulatory requirements in a complex environment
  • Oversee compensation and reward processes, including annual reviews and governance
  • Drive talent, performance, and organisational effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with UK and European employment law and FCA requirements
  • Deliver accurate MI and board-level reporting
  • Lead and develop a high-performing HR team

Candidate Profile

  • Proven HR leader with experience in a regulated financial services environment
  • Strong working knowledge of UK and European employment legislation
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate at executive level
  • Commercially focused, with sound judgement and discretion
  • Experience leading teams in an international business

Regulatory Requirement

This role is subject to the Certification Regime, including compliance with FCA Conduct Rules and annual Fitness & Propriety assessment.

Why Join

A high-impact role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the HR agenda across a multi-jurisdictional business.

Posted 2026-05-06

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