About Us
VT Markets is an award-winning multi-asset brokerage trusted by over 3 million traders in over 160 countries with 500 employees - and growing. Founded in 2015 with the mission to make trading accessible to everyone, VT Markets offers a robust trading environment, over 1000 tradeable instructions, ultra-low spreads, and lightning-fast execution. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and empowering modern traders to seize market opportunities. Our platform allows traders to trade anytime, anywhere, supporting them in their journey to build a safe financial future.
Your Role in VT Market
sAs the Performance Management Specialist reporting to the Organizational Development Manager, you will be the architect of VT Markets performance excellence system. Based in Kuala Lumpur with global impact across 7 regions, you will design and implement the OKR framework, performance management mechanisms, and coaching infrastructure that drives our organizational growth from 500 to 800 employees. Working closely with HR Business Partners and HR COE team members, you will establish the critical linkage between individual performance, organizational objectives, and reward systems—directly enabling VT Markets transformation into a performance-driven, data-enabled organization where every employee understands their contribution to strategic business outcomes
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What Makes You a Great F
itJob Experience & Educati
- on4-7 years of progressive HR experience with minimum 2 years specializing in performance management, OKR implementation, or organizational effectiveness in fast-growth technology, financial services, or multinational environmen
- tsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; relevant certifications (SHRM-CP, OKR Coach, Performance Management certifications) strongly preferr
- edProven track record implementing OKR or goal-setting frameworks across multi-country operations with demonstrable impact on business performance metri
csTechnical and Functional Skil
- lsExpert knowledge of OKR methodology, performance management frameworks, and performance-reward linkage systems with ability to design scalable models for organizatio
- nsAdvanced proficiency in HRIS systems, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), and Excel for workforce analytics, performance dashboarding, and ROI measureme
- ntStrong capability in designing performance coaching frameworks, manager capability-building programs, and performance conversation toolkits that translate strategic objectives into frontline executi
onSoft Skil
- lsExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills with ability to gain buy-in from senior leadership, regional managers, and cross-functional teams for performance system chang
- esHigh analytical rigor combined with business acumen to translate organizational strategy into measurable performance metrics and connect performance data to P&L outcom
- esStrong change management orientation with resilience to navigate resistance, coach managers through difficult performance conversations, and maintain system integrity during rapid organizational scali
ng
Job Responsibilit
ies OKR Management & Strategic Align
- mentDesign and implement VT Markets enterprise-wide OKR framework ensuring 100% alignment from CEO objectives through departmental goals to individual Key Results across all regions and functi
- ons.Optimize OKR infrastructure, governance and enablement tools, ensuring consistency and quality across regions with varying performance management matur
- ity.Create OKR dashboards and performance tracking mechanisms enabling real-time visibility for leadership into goal progress, blockers, and resource allocation ne
eds.Performance Assessment & Review Optimiza
- tionLead end-to-end performance management and review cycles including defining role-based metrics, establishing rating frameworks for major functions, facilitating calibration for fairness and consistency (system configuration, manager training, quality assurance) ensuring on-time completion across all regi
- ons.Build direct linkage between OKR achievement, performance ratings, and Total Rewards in partnership with C&B team—creating transparent line of sight from goals to rewa
- rds.Design recognition mechanisms across multiple frequencies (quarterly, monthly, real-time) that reinforce performance culture and drive visibility of high performers and exceptional contributi
ons.Performance Coaching & Manager Capability Buil
- dingDesign comprehensive performance coaching framework equipping managers with skills for effective goal-setting conversations, ongoing feedback delivery, difficult performance discussions, and development plann
- ing.Develop manager training curriculum and toolkits covering OKR writing, performance documentation, constructive feedback, and performance reviews, while providing direct coaching to managers navigating complex performance situations including underperformance management, PIPs, and high-performer retention conversati
- ons.Partner with regional HRBPs to diagnose performance management capability gaps across regions, deliver targeted training interventions, and build HRBP coaching capability on performance matt
ers.Talent-Performance Intellige
- nce Enable data-driven talent reviews by developing executive-ready talent analytics including performance distribution by function/region, performance-tenure correlation, performance-attrition patterns, and bench strength visibility for critical ro
- les.Provide performance intelligence to and support HRBPs and HR COE, enabling people strategies including high-potential identification, succession planning pipelines, strategic workforce plann
- ing.Conduct talent segmentation analysis using performance data to identify top performers requiring retention strategies, emerging leaders for acceleration programs, and underperformance populations requiring intervention or transit
ion.
As official partners of Newcastle United F.C., VT Markets aspire to break the ancient boundaries of traditional personal finance. Through a culture of transparent and objective performance management, we are in constant pursuit of excellence, individually and collectively. Here, collaboration and intrapreneurship is incentivized and we aim to empower everyone to understand their contribution to strategic business outcomes through their individualized roles. You can expect personal growth as we aim to lead this fast-growing industry alongside a global team of diverse cultures across over 15 count
ries.
Your Journey After Ap
- plyingScreening interview with our talent acquisition p
- artnerJob Simulation Asse
- ssmentInterview with your manager (Organizational Development Ma
- nager)Second interview with 2nd-level manager (HR Dir
ector)
