Director - Business Development, APAC (PathWise)

Aon; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking a senior leader to drive PathWise® strategy and business development for Life Solutions in APAC, focusing on Hong Kong and Taiwan. The role requires advising C-suite stakeholders and driving revenue growth within a shared P&L framework.

You will originate and close PathWise® opportunities, translate capabilities into scalable client solutions, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver “one Aon” outcomes across APAC and globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in life insurance/reinsurance, actuarial or analytics.
• Advanced degree preferred; FIA or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PathWise strategy and business development for Life Solutions in APAC.
• Translate PathWise capabilities into scalable client solutions and lead engagements from pilot to BAU.
• Develop go-to-market plans and manage senior relationships with APAC (re)insurers and partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated Aon solutions and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Lead strategy

Business development

C-suite advisory

APAC markets

Actuarial/analytics

Client leadership

Education

Bachelor's in quantitative field

Actuarial qualification (FIA or equivalent)

Tools

PathWise

IFRS 17 knowledge

Job description

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Aon's Life Solutions practice (part of the Strategy and Technology Group) combines PathWise®, our high-performance modeling platform, with advisory services for life and annuity (re)insurers. You will lead PathWise® solutions business development for clients in Hong Kong and Taiwan, also collaborating and supporting projects across APAC.

Role Overview

• Lead PathWise® strategy and business development for Life Solutions in APAC markets.
• Serve as senior advisor to C-suite stakeholders (Chief Actuaries, CROs, CFOs, Heads of Data/AI).
• Drive revenue growth and franchise development in a shared P&L, matrixed environment.

What The Day Will Look Like

• Lead client pursuits for new opportunities and prospective PathWise users in focus markets, also supporting wider team in APAC and globally
• Translate PathWise® capabilities into scalable, repeatable client solutions; lead key PathWise® engagements from pilot to BAU production.
• Originate and close PathWise® leads and opportunities; build and execute go-to-market plans; manage senior relationships with APAC (re)insurers and key partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (Reinsurance Solutions, PathWise® implementation, actuarial/capital advisory, local colleagues) to deliver "one Aon" solutions; coach and mentor team members.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• 10+ years in life insurance / reinsurance, actuarial consulting, or analytics/technology, with significant experience in insurance.
• Strong background in life insurance capital/solvency frameworks (e.g., RBC, IFRS 17, Solvency II, APAC regulations).
• Proven business development and senior client leadership experience at a consulting firm, (re)insurer, or relevant technology/analytics provider.
• Bachelor's in a quantitative field required; advanced degree preferred. Professional actuarial qualification (e.g., FIA or equivalent) strongly preferred; additional AI/data science or finance credentials valued.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills; entrepreneurial, collaborative, low-ego leader with high ownership and commercial acumen.