National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has advertised one senior position in its Human Resource Management area in Karachi: Wing Head, Leadership Development, at VP/SVP grade. It is a single-post ad, but a senior one, and the duties listed are long and specific, so it is worth reading closely before applying.
The Position
Wing Head, Leadership Development (VP/SVP)
- Reports to: Divisional Head, Capability, Culture & Corporate Impact
- Location: Karachi
- Vacancies: 01
Qualification and Experience
- Qualification: Minimum graduation or equivalent from a local or international university or college recognized by the HEC of Pakistan. A Master’s degree and/or any other professional certification will be preferred
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in Learning & Development and/or Leadership Development and/or Human Resources
- Preferred: Experience developing leadership training programs
Skills the Ad Asks For
- Good understanding of leadership programs
- Up to date knowledge of prevailing trends and programs in the market
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
What the Role Actually Involves
The duties section is long, and several points stand out:
- Initiating and leading leadership programs in line with the Bank’s overall business strategy
- Preparing in-house development programs, and working with outside vendors when training is outsourced
- Building competency-based assessment centers to measure the potential and skill set of employees identified for leadership programs
- Having a development plan in place for successors identified in the succession planning exercise
- Preparing development plans for Hi-Potential and Critical Staff
- Working with Group Chiefs and Managers to create programs that strengthen core attributes of leadership
- Preparing dashboards and presentations for management on progress
- Overseeing the budget for leadership programs
This is a strategy and program-ownership role, not a trainer’s post. If your experience is mostly delivering training sessions, check whether you also have experience designing programs, managing vendors and budgets, and working on succession planning.
Contract Terms
The employment is on a contractual basis for three years, which may be renewed at the discretion of management. Selected candidates will be offered a compensation package and other benefits as per the Bank’s policy and rules. The ad does not state a salary figure.
How to Apply
Visit https://nbp.rozeegpt.ai/ and apply online within 10 working days of the date of publication. Counting from 18 October 2026, that is roughly 30 October 2026. The ad does not print a fixed closing date, so confirm it on the portal.
Other Conditions
- Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interviews
- Applications received after the due date will not be considered in any case
- No TA/DA is admissible for interview
- NBP states it is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion or disability
If you are looking for similar roles in finance and banking, you can browse Bank Jobs for more current openings, since major banks often advertise senior HR and training roles in the same way.
Based on a newspaper advertisement published in Daily The News, October 18, 2026 (PID K.1271/26). The ad does not state a salary figure. Confirm the exact closing date and eligibility on the NBP portal before applying.
For more current jobs in the city, check Karachi Jobs regularly.
