Director, Distribution Strategy, Financial-Advisory Channels
Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as Director, Distribution Strategy. This role will be pivotal in driving both strategic initiatives and performance management for our multi-financial advisory channels.
The successful candidate will oversee performance management of key performance indicators (KPIs), drive compensation changes, and lead priority projects that support distribution transformation in the department. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with senior leadership and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Core responsibilities you will cover:
Performance Management
Lead performance reporting of key KPIs across multi-financial advisory (FA) channels, ensuring timely submission of reports and providing actionable insights.
Manage the analysis of sales campaigns within the department, using data to influence outcomes and optimize performance.
Oversee sales force compensation management, budget monitoring, sales forecasting, and performance metrics reporting (APE, NBV, salesforce productivity).
Strategic Management
Lead department priority projects that drive long-term strategic goals, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, from conception to completion, collaborating with various departments to ensure successful execution.
Lead high-impact projects that require engagement from multiple stakeholders, both vertically (senior leadership) and horizontally (internal teams, external partners, and sales force).
Opportunities:
Contribute to the development of a multi-channel distribution strategy for one of the top-tier insurers in Singapore.
Opportunity to work within the strategy department on various areas that influence the company’s direction.
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, internal teams, external partners, and sales force, to drive impactful initiatives.
What You Will Need:
At least 8 years of work experience in insurance, finance, management consulting, or a related role. Candidates with background in actuarial science or management consulting are preferred.
Strong expertise in crafting business proposals that are clear and compelling, complemented by advanced skills in manipulating data and extracting actionable insights.
This position will suit you if you are intellectually curious and excel at creative, solution-focused problem-solving. You must be adaptable and capable of making decisions swiftly, even with incomplete or evolving information.
Candidates with more experience will be considered for the AVP position, and candidates with less experience will be considered for the Director position.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .
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