Head of Strategy and Business Development, HSBC Life

HSBC Holdings plc; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,500,000 - 3,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is seeking a high-calibre executive to lead strategy and business development for HSBC Life in Hong Kong. The Head of Strategy will set the strategic direction, oversee delivery of high-priority initiatives across Global Insurance, and collaborate with Co-CEOs, OpCo, and IWPB leadership to drive investment cases and governance.

Expect responsibility for shaping portfolio outcomes across markets.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in strategy and business development within financial services.
• Business lead for M&A transactions.
• Knowledge of the Hong Kong Life market and its competitive dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Shape HSBC Life’s strategy by coordinating and owning strategic initiatives and assessing long-term structural opportunities using Group capabilities.
• Identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities including M&A strategic partnerships and new business models.
• Partner with Corporate Development as the business lead to execute transactions.
• Develop business and investment cases with internal and external stakeholders for priority initiatives.
• Steer end-to-end internal approvals and governance for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Oversee execution of high-priority initiatives with country and functional teams and with market CEOs across markets.
• Establish robust tracking and reporting of strategic and financial outcomes for key projects and priorities.
• Coordinate CEO office activity including the Global Insurance OpCo agenda and quarterly INS Co-CEO Performance Meeting with the IWPB CEO.
• Partner with Communications to plan and deliver internal and external communications for Global Insurance.

Skills

Strategy leadership

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Global/region exposure

Financial services

Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Headof Strategy and Business Development, HSBC Life.

The Role

As Head of Strategy and Business Development for HSBC Life you’ll set the strategic direction and oversee delivery of high-priority initiatives across Global Insurance. This role combines strategy formulation with execution - from identifying organic and inorganic opportunities through to building cases for investment and tracking outcomes. You will partner closely with the Insurance Co-CEOs, OpCo and broader IWPB leadership teams. You’ll also run key Co-CEO office rhythms including OpCo agenda-setting performance reviews and balanced scorecard processes. Success looks like clear strategic choices strong governance of execution and measurable strategic and financial outcomes across the portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

• Shape HSBC Life’s strategy by coordinating and owning strategic initiatives and assessing long-term structural opportunities using Group capabilities
• Identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities including M&A strategic partnerships and new business models
• Partner with Corporate Development as the business lead to execute transactions
• Develop business and investment cases with internal and external stakeholders for priority initiatives
• Steer end-to-end internal approvals and governance for strategic initiatives and investments
• Oversee execution of high-priority initiatives with country and functional teams and with market CEOs across markets
• Establish robust tracking and reporting of strategic and financial outcomes for key projects and priorities
• Coordinate CEO office activity including the Global Insurance OpCo agenda and quarterly INS Co-CEO Performance Meeting with the IWPB CEO
• Partner with Communications to plan and deliver internal and external communications for Global Insurance

What we’re looking for

• Bring extensive senior experience in strategy and business development within financial services and in particular insurance
• Demonstrate experience as a business lead for M&A transactions
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Hong Kong Life market and its competitive dynamics
• Show proven experience shaping and executing strategy from a strategy consulting background at senior level or as Head of Strategy within a global or regional insurer
• Evidence success influencing and communicating with senior stakeholders across business lines in a matrix environment
• Bring experience in global and/or regional roles with accountability for outcomes across multiple markets or teams
• Apply structured strategic thinking and market benchmarking to inform planning performance management and priorities
• Demonstrate strong project management capability with delivery against tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Build effective partnerships across stakeholder groups including Risk Compliance and HR to maintain strong operational effectiveness and control

Building HSBC Life’s next phase

This is a chance to set direction and translate strategy into execution across one of HSBC’s key growth businesses. You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to prioritise the opportunities that matter most and put the right governance around delivery. The portfolio spans strategic planning business performance rhythms and high-impact organic and inorganic initiatives. If you want to shape outcomes across markets and help strengthen Global Insurance’s trajectory we’d welcome your application.

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