Director, Bancassurance, Strategic Development

Director, Bancassurance, Strategic Development page is loaded Director, Bancassurance, Strategic Development Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR23061257
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The Opportunity
The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering the staff with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.
Manulife Singapore is looking for a self-motivated Manager, Strategic Development who is obsessed with delivering value, is forward-thinking, and excited to support the Bancassurance strategic team.
What motivates you?

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes
• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters
• You obsess about customers, listen, engage, and act for their benefit
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Knowledge of business and risk governance practices, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements within the insurance and financial services sectors
• Understanding of financial and performance metrics, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and product management frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban etc
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and business needs
• Experienced in product management, including serving as a Product Owner or similar role, ideally in the insurance, financial services, or tech industry
• Relevant working experience on at management and strategic level or experience in handling projects with demonstrable record of success
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and align diverse perspectives towards common goals
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality results
• Strong account management skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key partners and stakeholders

On The Job You Will

• Work closely with internal teams, such as legal, compliance, and finance, to ensure alignment, streamline processes, and address any contractual or regulatory requirements related to the bank partnership.
• Conduct regular reviews of project performance, financials, and risk assessments, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to project objectives and budgets.
• Collaborate with DBS to identify and assess market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, leveraging this information to drive strategic decision-making and innovation.
• Ensure effective business and risk governance by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls. Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal guidelines, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation measures with internal / external stakeholders, including the Regional Office
• Serve as an Account Manager to DBS, building and maintaining strong relationships. Understand their needs, provide proactive support, and identify opportunities for collaboration and business growth.
• Product Owner for selected projects, taking ownership of product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Work with cross-functional teams, including development, design, and marketing, to define and prioritize product features and enhancements.

Our commitment to you

• Our best. Every day.
• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success

Learn more about opportunities with us at jobs.manulife.com
About Manulife And John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .
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We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.
We offer work that challenges and makes a difference within a flexible and supportive environment, so you can help make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.
We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include:

• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2023
• Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022
• Forbes 2022 World’s Best Employers
• Best Place to Work in Asia-Pacific 2022

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