Asia Chief Operating Officer — Strategy, Transformation & Growth

QBE Asia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurance company seeks a COO for its Asia operations to lead strategy, manage business transformation, and oversee critical functions including Data & Analytics. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational leadership within regulated financial services, focusing on growth and innovation across the region. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and performance improvement.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

Well-being programs

Pensions

Medical benefits

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

Study leave

Marriage leave

Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandise

Qualifications

• Experience with broad strategic planning; experience managing businesses.
• Significant experience of leading multi-disciplined operations.
• Substantial experience of creating world class operations function in a regulated financial services business.
• Significant years’ experience within an appropriate professional or business discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Asia region’s strategy, operations, and business transformation agenda to drive growth.
• Direct Management of policy administration and customer services.
• Drive transformation programs and improve operation effectiveness.
• Provide executive oversight of Data & Analytics and Technology functions.
• Foster a culture of performance and continuous improvement in the region.

Skills

Coaching for success

Cost Management

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Influencing

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Navigating ambiguity

Operational Risks

Operations Management

Process Improvements

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Agility

Strategic Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

A leading international insurance company seeks a COO for its Asia operations to lead strategy, manage business transformation, and oversee critical functions including Data & Analytics. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational leadership within regulated financial services, focusing on growth and innovation across the region. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and performance improvement.