Associate Director

Associate Director / Director, CEO Office, Insurance Group Our client is an international Financial Services Group focusing on Life Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management, Pension and Health Insurance. With increasing business activities and a solid growth strategy in place in Asia, the Group is now seeking a high-calibre Corporate Strategy Consulting professional in the Regional Strategy team supporting Strategic Initiatives and Asia CEO Office, based in Hong Kong, covering the Asia region. Key responsibilities for this position are as follows: A senior member of the Regional Strategy team covering Asia region developing and driving corporate and business growth strategies and development plans at regional level across with particular focuses in supporting the Asia CEO office. Working closely with the Asia CEO to inform strategic decision-making and facilitate Executive Committee discussions. Lead high-impact engagement and communication efforts between the Asia CEO office, C-suite and senior leadership to ensure alignment on business-critical priorities. Drive strategic alignment of executive objectives, KPI and performance monitoring and management across the Asia Segment to ensure cohesive execution and measurable impact. Take a proactive role in identifying and assessing growth opportunities within existing and new markets, aligning the group’s strategic goals in the various markets. Recommend and build business case on strategic initiatives, articulate and translate ideas into execution priorities, action plans and transformation programmes. Communicate market insights effectively to the Asia CEO, management and business leaders by evaluating industry trends, conducting market research and benchmarking, analyzing the competitive landscape and the impact to the business. Partner with and assist the Corporate Development team in identifying, sourcing, screening potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities that align with the group’s strategic goals in the various regions. Partner with Investor Relations as needed to support results announcements and investor presentations, while co‑developing the Group’s equity narrative to build stakeholder confidence and drive long-term value. Develop and deliver presentations to the management, support in strategic planning deliverables and timelines for management committees and leadership teams at Regional and Group level. Successful applicants will have the following skills and experience: An university degree preferably with an MBA or Master degree. Minimum 10+ years experience in Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategy Consulting, Business Management, Chief of Staff type functions Industry experience in Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Bancassurance, Wealth Management, Asset Management or Consumer Banking sectors Experience from leading international Strategy Consulting firms coupled with in-house strategy or line / business roles would be advantageous Experience in supporting CEO office, Chief of Staff type functions would be ideal Asia markets experience is a MUST Experience in Distribution Strategy would be advantageous A track record in building, leading and delivering strategic initiatives with proven ability to lead a team and run multiple projects simultaneously Experience in conducting in-depth research, financial analysis and financial modelling Excellent presentation and communication skills in English How to Apply Please click the Apply button to submit your application. About Bowen Partners Bowen Partners is an executive search and talent development firm in Hong Kong. We are true experts at identifying talent within Banking & Financial Services across Asia Pacific primarily in Audit, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Strategy & Transformation. Our success is driven by the in-depth market knowledge that we have, and a personalised, long‑term relationship that we develop with you. For more information on Bowen Partners, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr