APAC Distribution Lead - Strategic Client Growth

Allianz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic office culture

Pension / savings plans

Share purchase plan

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Career development and certifications

Job summary

Allianz HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION APAC in Singapore leads the overall distribution strategy for Allianz Insurance across Asia Pacific and oversees senior client relationships within the Allianz network. The role partners with product, investment, and legal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure high-quality client servicing.

The position requires a university degree and 15+ years in sales/relationship management, with strong communication, market knowledge, and AI skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of sales and relationship management experience.
• Ability to explain/sell other financial products e.g. Insurance, unit-linked products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business sense with a hands-on approach.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, creative and think outside the box.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Intimate knowledge of markets.
• AI skills: Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the APAC distribution strategy for Allianz Insurance channels to drive growth.
• Own senior relationships for Allianz Insurance APAC and drive business development and client engagement.
• Partner with distribution, product, and investment teams to deliver tailored investment solutions for insurance clients.
• Oversee strategic Allianz client accounts as the central interface across functions.
• Implement mandates and product launches across the asset management value chain with timely execution.
• Oversee daily client servicing, escalation management, and service quality.
• Resolve operational issues and strengthen execution discipline and delivery standards.
• Align product strategy with client needs and provide market insights for product development and go-to-market priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives and meet regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives including ESG topics and new business implementation.
• Lead the team balancing client relationships, operational oversight, and delivery priorities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Relationship management

Financial product knowledge

Communication

Business acumen

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Market knowledge

AI skills

Education

University Degree

Job description

Allianz HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION APAC in Singapore leads the overall distribution strategy for Allianz Insurance across Asia Pacific and oversees senior client relationships within the Allianz network. The role partners with product, investment, and legal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure high-quality client servicing.

The position requires a university degree and 15+ years in sales/relationship management, with strong communication, market knowledge, and AI skills.