Manager - Planning and Governance

DAIICHI LIFE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational life insurance company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage regional planning, governance, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in the life insurance industry, with a strong background in strategic planning and market development. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex, cross-border projects effectively. Join us in shaping strategic initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the life insurance industry.
• Proven track record in market development and strategic planning.
• Experience at both local market and head office levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional business units’ strategic business plans.
• Prepare and file regulatory updates for board members.
• Support development of performance management framework.

Skills

Experience in the life insurance industry

Strong financial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage cross-border projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree and above

Job description

Position Summary

1. Management of Regional Planning & Governance

• Actively support the process of developing regional business units’ strategic business plans in order to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Support in the formulation and setting of KPIs for business units and DLAP through close coordination with DLHD and various business units; support the development of performance monitoring rules and the tracking of actual results.
• Deliver high-quality management reports and insightful analysis to various stakeholders.
• Contribute to governance initiatives such as ERM. Ensure strict adherence to DLAP board governance requirements imposed by local authorities.
• Leads the development, maintenance and fine-tuning of the DLAP authority table.
• Organize regular board level meetings and communication as well as material preparation.
• Coordinate DLAP corporate schedule for key events across DLHD and regional business units.

Support ad hoc projects as required

Principal Responsibilities

1. DLAP board governance and meetings

• Prepare and file regulatory update for DLAP board members.
• Coordinate board meeting schedule with various stakeholders.
• Ensure timely preparation of board material.
• Ensure the maintenance of the DLAP authority table and resolution register.
• Oversee DLAP and its group companies’ corporate governance and ensure they are all in line with local authorities standard, as well as standard required by Japanese Stock Exchange.

2. Development of Strategic Business Plans

• Apply cross-functional understanding of the business to align with the Regional Management Department and other related functional departments in the execution of projects in order to support and achieve the KPI goals of the business units.
• For existing markets, to support the development of business plans by consolidating relevant market information, analyzing the current situation of each of our business units across the region.

3. Performance Management

• Support reporting framework ensuring high quality management information delivery and efficient work processes in close collaboration with other DLAP teams.
• Support development and implementation of performance management (KPI) framework for the regional business units as well as DLAP.

4. Capital Management

• Support the development, communication and implementation of capital management guidelines.
• Support investment planning for greenfield business units (KH, MM etc.).

5. Corporate schedule and admin

• Update and share DLAP corporate schedule.
• Ensure the maintenance of the DLAP authority table and resolution register.

6. Projects & Other ad-hoc tasks

• Contribute to group initiatives such as the Global Leadership Committee.
• Contribute to projects such as Asset Liability Matching, MIS enhancement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and above.
• Experience in the life insurance industry.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the life insurance industry with global or regional operations, including at least 4 years in an Assistant Manager or higher role.
• Proven track record in market development and strategic planning, preferably within multinational life insurance companies.
• Experience working at both local market level and at head office (HQ/global) level, with a strong understanding of how regional and global governance, reporting, and strategic directives translate into local market execution.
• Experience in corporate planning or equivalent functions in financial institutions or insurance companies with internal presence, focusing on performance analysis and KPI framework implementation.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial indicators such as assets, product portfolios and regional performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-border projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to facilitate decision making and alignment across functional teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and provide actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of life insurance market dynamics, including both quantitative and qualitative aspects.
• Ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business mission.
• Ability to build collaborative relationship in developing, maintaining and strengthening partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization.
• Understand group strategy, the role of the local business and take into account regional and local impacts on day to day activities.
• Have self-leadership and a mind-set to succeed in persisting to achieve goals despite barriers or difficulties.