Principal Consultant

Allianz Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Services is seeking a Principal Consultant in Kuala Lumpur to lead strategic initiatives and build a consulting practice. You will work closely with C-suite leaders to drive transformative change in the insurance sector.

The role demands 6+ years of experience in consulting with a strong focus on leadership and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required. Join us in creating a dynamic team that shapes our strategic direction while fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in management consulting or advisory roles.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions or IT delivery is a plus.
• International working experience or ability to navigate different cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple strategic initiatives.
• Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in strategic areas.
• Drive practice growth through business development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s 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 employees located across 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, and expertise and 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 us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Job Role

Building on our strong foundation in Singapore and India, Allianz Consulting is establishing a new strategic hub in Kuala Lumpur. This expansion creates an exceptional opportunity for experienced consultants to shape our Malaysian practice from the ground up, while leveraging our 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. You will have 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’s degree
• 6+ 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 the financial services/ insurance industry is preferred
• Fluent in spoken and written English. A second language would be an advantage
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving proficiency, including methodological and conceptualization skills, moderation and presentation
• Passionate and self-driven with a track record of innovative thinking and driving change
• International working experience or demonstrated ability to navigate different working cultures
• Experience in leading and developing consulting 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, disability or sexual orientation.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.