Director, Strategic Business Group

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed. Role Overview This is a high-impact strategic leadership role at the centre of Prudential’s growth agenda. As a trusted partner to the Regional CEO’s Office, the Director will help shape priorities and drive execution across a multi-market portfolio. The role offers a rare opportunity for a sharp, commercially minded strategist to shape major decisions and deliver tangible results across fast-growing markets. Based within the Strategic Business Group, the role supports strategic priorities across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines), Africa and India, as well as the Group’s Agency and Health businesses. The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff to the Regional CEO and sits at the intersection of strategy, business performance, and senior stakeholder engagement. Success in this role requires strong strategic foresight, sound commercial judgment, analytical rigour, and the ability to influence across multiple markets and cultures. It is suited to a high-performing leader who thrives in complexity and is motivated to shape the future direction of Prudential’s most dynamic businesses. Purpose and Impact The Director acts as a strategic integrator and trusted adviser, ensuring the Strategic Business Group’s priorities translate into aligned plans and tangible business outcomes. The role provides leadership across strategy development, performance management and disciplined execution. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Shape and oversee the Group’s strategic roadmap. Translate Group priorities into actionable plans. Lead structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven analysis to support key decision-making. Provide thought leadership on market trends, growth opportunities, and strategic trade-offs. Execution Oversight Partner with in-market leadership to drive disciplined execution and timely delivery. Track milestones, outcomes, and business impact to maintain performance momentum. Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, dependencies, and coordinate resolution. Serve as the escalation and alignment point for Group-level stakeholders. Performance Management Lead the design and delivery of robust business performance reviews integrating financial, operational, and strategic KPIs. Identify leading indicators and insights to sharpen commercial focus and improve performance across markets. Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the coordination bridge between Group and local leadership teams. Prepare high-quality executive materials. Manage and align key Group stakeholders – including Finance, Risk and HR – around shared priorities. Represent the Regional CEO’s Office in internal and external engagements. Leadership Capabilities Strategic Thinking : Synthesizes complexity into clear strategic choices and actionable priorities. Influence & Partnership : Builds trust, alignment, and consensus across seniority levels, functions and cultures. Commercial Acumen : Uses data and business insight to frame decisions, identify opportunities, and balance growth with risk. Execution Discipline : Translates strategy into measurable outcomes and drives accountability across stakeholders. Change Leadership : Navigates ambiguity with resilience; leads transformation with clarity, empathy, and urgency. Communication : Articulates complex ideas succinctly, adapts communication to different audiences; inspires confidence. Integrity & Judgement : Demonstrates maturity, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive issues. Experience & Qualifications Experience 10–15 years of experience, ideally in strategy roles, within financial services or insurance. Proven experience operating across multi-market or regional structures. Demonstrated track record partnering with C-suite leaders to drive strategic outcomes. Education Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling capabilities. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and delivering under tight timelines. Impact of Role This role is pivotal to shaping Prudential’s performance across a diverse set of high-potential markets. By driving strategic clarity, operational discipline, and aligned execution, the Director strengthens the Group’s ability to deliver accelerated, sustainable growth. Working closely with the Chief of Staff and other senior leaders, the Director will play a key role in influencing business outcomes and advancing Prudential’s long-term strategic ambition. #J-18808-Ljbffr