Head of People Partnering, Philippines

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

Our people:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Overview:

The Head of People Partnering, Philippines leads the People strategy for one of LSEG’s largest Global Capability Centre (GCC) locations, ensuring alignment between global priorities and the local colleague experience.

The role also carries a global remit, shaping GCC transformation by advising on people strategy, leadership, and best practices across all LSEG GCC locations.

Operating at the intersection of country leadership, business priorities, and the global People Function, you will ensure the Philippines GCC is positioned to scale sustainably, build critical capabilities, deliver high performance, and maintain strong engagement and culture. Success requires navigating a highly matrixed environment, aligning multiple stakeholders, and integrating country insight with global strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Country Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the People strategy for the Philippines, ensuring alignment with global People priorities and business needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing CPP team, setting clear direction and capability development priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions through insight, context, and challenge.

Global GCC Transformation

• Advise GCC Operations leadership and project teams globally on people implications of design choices.
• Recommend leadership and workforce themes focused on capability (not just headcount) for all LSEG GCCs.
• Identify and share guidelines from large-scale GCC environments across local markets.
• Partner with global and local teams to drive people-led opportunities that support speed, quality, and scale in GCC transformation.
• Act as a key voice in shaping the future operating model and talent strategy for LSEG’s global GCC network.

Capability & Workforce Development

• Develop the Philippines as a location of choice for talent and leadership.
• Strengthen capability pipelines, internal mobility, and critical talent retention.
• Ensure workforce strategies support long-term capability building.

Business Alignment & Matrix Navigation

• Align country priorities with business and functional strategies.
• Navigate complex matrix relationships across Country and Business People Partners, CoEs, and colleague services.
• Integrate local insight with global decisions for effective execution.

Culture, Engagement & Leadership

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in LSEG values.
• Use engagement and workforce data to drive targeted interventions.
• Coach leaders to build sustainable organizational capability.

Risk, Governance & Local Expertise

• Provide expert guidance on employment practices, regulatory requirements, and local workforce dynamics.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex people matters, balancing risk, culture, and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure strong governance and consistent application of policies within the local context.

Transformation & AI-Enabled Ways of Working

• Shift the People Function toward higher-value, insight-led work.
• Leverage data and technology to enhance decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
• Support the transition from process-heavy, coordination-led activity to more strategic, outcome-focused People partnering.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior HR leadership experience in complex, global organizations.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the Philippines employment landscape and governance.
• Comfort with ambiguity, transformation, and new ways of working.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to shape the future of LSEG’s Philippines operations.
• Influence enterprise decisions and contribute to the evolution of the People Function.
• Build leadership capability and organizational effectiveness at scale.
• Drive GCC transformation and shape global operating models, impacting how LSEG delivers talent and capability across all GCC locations
• Share and implement best practices internationally, influencing People strategy and leadership development beyond the Philippines

Career Stage:

Director

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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