Principal Consultant

Allianz Popular SL.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Consulting is establishing a new strategic hub in Kuala Lumpur. As a Principal Consultant, you will lead complex strategic and transformation initiatives, mentor teams, and manage senior client relationships while helping shape our Malaysian practice and market presence.

You will work with C-suite leaders across one of the world’s dynamic insurance markets, building the practice from the ground up and contributing to growth and client value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
• 8+ years of experience, preferably in top-tier management consulting or advisory.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory or IT delivery is a plus.
• Exposure to financial services/insurance industry preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple strategic initiatives using structured methodologies to deliver high impact outcomes.
• Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships, acting as trusted advisor to drive strategic results.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to guide development of intellectual capital and best practices.
• Drive practice growth through business development leadership and strategic client propositions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Job description

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employeeslocatedacross ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, andexpertiseand we aim to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing to the transformation of Allianz. Caring for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes usa great placeto work and together we areshapinga better and more caring tomorrow.

Job Role

Building on ourstrong foundationin Singapore and India, Allianz Consulting isestablishinga new strategic hub in Kuala Lumpur. This expansion creates an exceptional opportunity for experienced consultants to shape our Malaysian practice from the ground up, whileleveragingour established APAC network. As a member of this founding team in Malaysia, you will partner directly with C-suite leaders to drive transformative initiatives across one of the world's most dynamic insurance markets.

As a Principal Consultant, you will lead complex strategic and transformation initiatives while serving as a key practice builder. Youwillhave the opportunity to develop and mentor consulting teams, own senior client relationships, and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple strategic initiatives through structured methodologies, ensuring exceptional quality and impactful solutions for our operating entities

• Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships while serving as a trusted advisor to drive strategic outcomes and long-term partnerships

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in strategic areas and guide the development of intellectual capital

• Drive practice growth through business development leadership and strategic client proposition development

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’sdegree

• 8+ years of experience, with a preference for candidates with prior Tier 1/ Tier 2 management consulting or advisory experience. Experience in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory or IT delivery is a plus

• Exposure to thefinancial services/ insuranceindustryis preferred

• Fluent in spoken and written English. A second language would be an advantage

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills– provenability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solvingproficiency, including methodological and conceptualization skills,moderationand presentation

• Passionate and self-driven witha track recordof innovative thinking and driving change

• International working experience ordemonstratedability to navigate different working cultures

• Experience in leadingand developingconsulting teams

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion,disabilityor sexual orientation.

Great to have you on board.Let'scarefortomorrow.