Manager, Business Proposition, India (24 month contract based in Singapore)

Pacific Life; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Disability & Dismemberment coverage

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Pacific Life Re in Singapore seeks a Manager, Business Proposition to drive India market product and proposition development while supporting growth across Asia. The role requires strong market insight, actuarial familiarity, and collaboration with internal teams to align client needs with business objectives.

The role focuses on identifying opportunities, translating insights into practical strategies, and coordinating across functions to ensure sustainable solutions, with a 24‑month contract

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the India life (re)insurance market with at least 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Preferably a qualified actuary with relevant post-qualified experience.
• Highly analytical and a creative problem solver, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver India market product and proposition development.
• Proactively identify market trends, client needs and business opportunities, translating insights into differentiated propositions.
• Coordinate governance and approval processes to support successful delivery.
• Develop compelling proposition concepts and executive-ready materials; communicate value drivers.

Skills

Life reinsurance knowledge

Actuary qualification

Analytical mindset

Job description

Job Title Manager, Business Proposition, India (24 month contract based in Singapore)

Job Description (This role will be based in Singapore)

The Role

This role is responsible for driving innovative proposition development and supporting sustainable growth across Asia, with a primary focus on the India market. By combining market insight, product expertise, commercial understanding and creative thinking, the role helps develop differentiated propositions that deliver measurable value to clients and support strategic business objectives. The role will identify emerging market trends and proposition opportunities, translating insights into practical strategies that enhance client propositions and address evolving market needs. Working closely with Client Solutions, Pricing, Underwriting and other internal and external stakeholders, this position supports the development and delivery of proposition initiatives, coordinates cross-functional input, and helps ensure solutions are aligned with client needs, business objectives and strategic priorities. This is a collaborative and hands‑on role that provides the opportunity to contribute to proposition innovation, collaborate across functions and support the delivery of strategic priorities across the region.

Duties

Delivering India market product and proposition development Proactively identify market trends, client needs and business opportunities, translating insights into differentiated propositions that address evolving market needs and support strategic business objectives. Leverage market intelligence, protection expertise and relevant data sources to develop propositions, balancing client needs, product design considerations, commercial objectives and risk implications to deliver practical and sustainable solutions. Progress proposition opportunities from concept to implementation, coordinating internal and external stakeholders through governance and approval processes to support successful delivery. Develop and articulate compelling proposition concepts, supporting client and stakeholder discussions by effectively communicating proposition rationale, value drivers and key considerations. Keep the wider Protection team informed of relevant market developments, emerging trends and proposition opportunities, sharing insights that support business growth and innovation. Supporting strategic business priorities and enablement initiatives Support the delivery of strategic business priorities, initiatives and enablement activities across the Protection function, collaborating with stakeholders to drive effective execution and implementation. Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects that enhance proposition capabilities, business processes and operational effectiveness. Supporting business management and reporting activities Support quarterly new business reporting Generate management information and analysis to monitor pipeline performance and new business growth opportunities. Support the maintenance of internal documentation, governance processes, reporting frameworks and business management tools.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the India life (re)insurance market, with at least 6 years of relevant industry experience and a proven understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, distribution models, competitive developments, and the interplay between product design and underwriting, including their impact on customer experience and commercial objectives.
• Preferably a qualified actuary with relevant post qualified experience.
• Highly analytical and a creative problem solver, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Leadership Skills

• Proactive and driven individual who is a self‑starter and able to find a way to get things done with limited direction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Highly collaborative individual who is comfortable with holding cross functional team members accountable.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop clear, compelling and executive-ready materials.
• Ability to quickly cut through detail and focus on what is important, being decisive and accountable.
• An individual with a dynamic and innovative mindset who challenges the status quo.

Commercial Judgement

• Organised, driven, and deadline focused with an attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing demands and deal with non‑standard and unstructured requests, at short notice.
• Motivated to take ownership of work and to seek further responsibility.

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work‑life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives.

Benefits

• Leave 23 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Term Life Insurance coverage of 5x basic annual salary, Group Accelerated CI of 1x annual basic salary and Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment of 3x annual basic salary
• Optical & Dental benefits
• Additional flexi benefits
• Wellness Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

Pacific Life Re Values

At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast‑moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Bermuda. With over 1000 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our values and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop. Please click here to view our company values.