Consultant - Corporate Talent Development

Working in Global HR at Munich Re for Reinsurance & Specialty Group means being part of a dynamic, globally connected team that plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. As an HR professional, you contribute to the success of our business by supporting people strategies that drive transformation, foster collaboration, and enable sustainable growth.

Our Global HR function is evolving to meet the needs of a fast-changing world. We operate in a connected, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global HR matrix community that values empathy, initiative, and a global mindset—where every team member plays a role in delivering effective services and solutions and creating meaningful impact.

Whether your focus is talent, rewards, analytics, business partnering, services, or any other area of HR, you will work across regions and functions to co-create solutions that support our people and business. You will be empowered to collaborate, innovate, and grow—contributing to a culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and shared success.

Join us in building the future of Global HR. We will be considering applicants from both London and Munich. 

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic learning and development professional to join our Corporate Talent Development team. Your main responsibility will be to lead and evolve Hydrogen, Munich Re’s Top Talent program, which is part of our broader Talent Academy portfolio. You will have support from a dedicated team member to help execute program operations and ensure smooth delivery.

Hydrogen is designed for Experienced Managers (people leaders) and Senior Experts (thought leaders) who are already managing complex assignments with a high degree of independence. The program targets high-performing, globally minded leaders who consistently demonstrate the aspiration for broader leadership impact, act as cultural ambassadors, and embody the values and leadership competencies of Munich Re.

Through access to stretch assignments, strategic networking, executive mentoring, and targeted learning, Hydrogen accelerates top talent’s development and enables participants to increase their impact on Munich Re’s culture and business performance.

Hydrogen is now entering an exciting new phase. In line with the upcoming launch of our new Leadership Framework, Leadership Academy, and the consolidation of our top talent programs under the Talent Academy umbrella, Hydrogen will undergo a strategic redesign. The goal is to create a distinct yet fully complementary development journey within this unified talent ecosystem.

We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in learning and development, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to continuously evolve the participant experience to meet emerging business and talent needs.

You will need exceptional stakeholder management skills — including at Board of Management level — to influence, align, and embed the program within a dynamic, complex, and globally connected organization.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of leadership at Munich Re and want to help grow our global talent pipeline, this opportunity could be right for you.

Your Job

• Lead and evolve the Hydrogen Top Talent Program, ensuring alignment with the broader Leadership and Talent Academy strategy.
• Design and deliver high-impact, future-focused leadership development experiences (in-person and virtual).
• Manage the full program lifecycle: from participant intake and onboarding through to development journey, offboarding, and alumni engagement.
• Define and monitor program KPIs to measure impact and ensure continuous improvement through data and feedback.
• Foster global networking, collaboration, and trust-building among participants.
• Facilitate executive engagement and visibility, strengthening Munich Re’s internal leadership pipeline.
• Provide 1:1 coaching, career enablement, and development support to participants.
• Manage program budget and vendor relationships, including contracts with external facilitators, coaches, or assessment providers.
• Ensure high levels of participant satisfaction through regular pulse checks, evaluation surveys, and ongoing feedback loops.
• Integrate DEI principles into all aspects of program design and delivery.
• Oversee and maintain a diverse global coaching pool.
• Lead internal communications and stakeholder engagement related to Hydrogen, including HR and business units.
• Support change management efforts related to the program’s redesign and broader leadership development evolution.
• Collaborate with peers across Global Talent, Leadership Development, and HR to drive integration and consistency across programs.
• Leverage technology and digital platforms to enhance program accessibility, collaboration, and learning effectiveness.
• Contribute to global initiatives that support Munich Re’s talent culture and strategic people agenda.
• Proactively identify and manage risks or issues that could affect program delivery or reputation.

Your Profile

• Deep expertise in learning and development, especially in global leadership development and top talent acceleration.
• Proven experience in designing, managing, or overhauling leadership programs in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong facilitation skills, including experience with both virtual and in-person delivery across multiple time zones.
• Background in executive coaching, career enablement, and individual development planning.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools, assessments, and learning technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders and board-level stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker and strong executor – able to translate vision into action.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external partners.
• Excellent command of English; other languages are a plus.
• High intercultural competence and experience working effectively in international, cross-functional teams.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and lead through transformation.

Application Instructions 

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you. 

About us 

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.   

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.  

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.  

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.  

Unlock your potential 

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better. 
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth. 
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you. 

Rewards & Recognition 

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment. 
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions. 
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance. 
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.  
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis. 

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.  

Please note this role is available to all internal candidates globally.