This position will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of MUFG’s global leadership and executive development programs. This role will play a critical part in shaping the bank’s leadership capability by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to create high-impact learning solutions that support MUFG’s growth, sustainability, and strategic priorities.
This position will coordinate closely with regional TL&C leads and Talent Management partners to ensure a consistent and cohesive global approach to leadership development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth across all levels of leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership Development Strategy & Program Design
- Design, develop, and continuous enhancement of global leadership development programs for executives and high-potential leaders.
- Manage the alignment and integration of design principles and assessment methodologies across all current and future executive learning programs, anchored to MUFG’s Global Leadership Competency Framework.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and Business Leaders) to align learning initiatives with business objectives.
- Drive the harmonisation of assessment tools and development methodologies across all existing and new executive learning interventions.
- Provide strategic input to ensure executive learning supports leadership readiness, succession planning, and cultural alignment.
- Collaborate with external learning providers, business schools, and leadership development consultants to deliver world-class executive leadership development experiences.
- Ensure a consistent and integrated approach to leadership development across the globe.
Program Management and Delivery
- Source potential partners / vendors to provide the most optimum leadership development solution.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of executive learning programs, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable impact, in coordination with HR team members in Tokyo and the TLC leads in the three regions.
- Facilitate leadership development workshops, executive coaching, and learning experiences for senior leaders when required.
- Manage L&D resource planning.
Stakeholder Management & Regional Coordination
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and senior business leaders on leadership development needs.
- Work closely with regional TL&C leads to adapt and implement global programs while considering regional business needs.
- Manage relationships with external training providers, academic institutions, and consultants to ensure best-in-class
Measurement, Learning Analytics & Continuous Program Improvement
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the impact of executive leadership development initiatives.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and implement a continuous improvement cycle informed by data, business needs, insights, and participant feedback.
- Stay informed on emerging leadership development trends and best practices to enhance MUFG’s learning strategy.
- Due to the global nature of this role, occasional participation in out of hours calls will be required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience (7+ years) in leadership development solutions design and delivery, executive coaching, or corporate learning within a global financial services or multinational organisation.
- Proven track record in managing global learning interventions.
- Experience in partnering with senior executives and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Sound knowledge in leadership frameworks, talent development, and executive coaching practices.
- Experience in managing external learning providers, business schools, and executive coaching firms to co-design and deliver leadership development solutions.
- Knowledge of leadership assessment tools and methodologies (e.g. psychometric assessments, 360-degree feedback).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Functional / Technical Competencies
- Strategic Thinking - Ability to align learning initiatives with MUFG’s business goals and leadership priorities with a strong commercial sense.
- Leadership Development Solutioning – Deep understanding of leadership assessment tools, adult learning principles, and instructional design.
- Project Management - Strong organisational skills to manage multiple learning initiatives at global scale.
- Stakeholder Management - Ability to influence and collaborate with global / regional business leaders and HR teams.
- Innovation & Agility - Forward-thinking approach to learning design, incorporating digital and experiential learning methods. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and high visibility.
- Learning Facilitation - Strong facilitation skills for engaging senior stakeholders and delivering impactful learning experiences.
- Cultural Awareness - Ability to work effectively across diverse global teams and regions in a matrix and culturally diverse international work environment.
