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Our client
Our client is a boutique investment bank renowned for providing specialised financial advisory services, focusing predominantly on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets advisory for a sophisticated client base. Operating within a dynamic, high-performing, and collaborative environment, they maintain a strong foothold across EMEA markets and pride themselves on their entrepreneurial culture. They are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner, ideally with front-office investment banking exposure, to join their London team.
Key responsibilities
* Act as a trusted strategic partner to front-office Investment Banking (IB) teams, providing proactive guidance on human capital strategies, talent management, and organisational effectiveness.
* Manage critical HR processes, including annual compensation cycles, performance reviews, succession planning, and talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with front-office expectations and industry standards.
* Lead HR workstreams relating to mergers and acquisitions, including organisational design, integration planning, and cultural alignment.
* Provide accurate HR analytics and data-driven insights to support senior leaders in strategic decision-making, using advanced Excel skills to track, analyse, and present workforce metrics.
* Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory HR requirements relevant to boutique investment banking environments across EMEA jurisdictions.
* Collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, demonstrating strong influencing skills to implement meaningful HR solutions that enhance employee engagement, retention, and team performance.
* Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, integrating best practices within the boutique banking environment.
* Provide expert advice and coaching to senior leaders, leveraging an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape and broader industry trends.
Experience requirements
* Extensive experience as an HR Business Partner within boutique investment banking or financial services firms, ideally supporting front-office or Investment Banking populations within the EMEA region.
* Demonstrable M&A integration or organisational design experience is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in Workday HRIS would be advantageous.
* Advanced Excel skills essential; candidates must be adept in data analysis, reporting, and presenting insights clearly to senior management.
* Degree qualified in HR, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification preferred.
* Proven ability to deliver successfully in a high-pressure, client-focused, and commercially driven environment.
* Strong influencing, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and partnership-building skills, tailored specifically to boutique financial services firms.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Banking
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