Manager, Distribution Strategy & Business Planning (Life Insurance)

Job Accountabilities

• Drive and execute the distribution strategies to achieve business excellence for Life Distribution Business
• Drive and manage strategic initiatives by mobilizing resources, resolving conflicts, collaborating across teams & functions, providing clear prioritization of business initiatives to achieve business goals
• Build and foster trusted relationships with key stakeholders; responsible for engagements with frontline, distribution partners, business functions, etc. within the company
• Closely work with Direct Channel on strategic initiatives, business planning and operational excellence to accelerate business growth
• Ensure alignment between Distribution Channel and Direct Channel on strategic objectives and execution
• Leverage on internal and market data to provide insights into sales and customer feedback, market trend and business performance, recommendations for business excellence and continuous improvement
• Ensure the governance and compliance are in place and aligned with internal and external regulations and guidelines
• Responsible to produce regular and ad-hoc research papers / reports / business cases on strategic initiatives and market landscape

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy development / project management / distribution engagement in insurance or financial services industry
• Solid knowledge in insurance products, distribution models, direct and digital channels, go-to-market processes, etc.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and influencing skills
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and reporting skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  HK - Hong Kong 
• Remote working: Hybrid