Senior Client Engagement Manager, Asia

allianz commercial; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Allianz Commercial in Singapore is seeking a Senior Client Engagement Manager to lead client engagement, retention and growth across Asia from Singapore. You will oversee client management, development and cross-selling, coordinating with underwriting and product teams to tailor solutions for key accounts and ensure strategic account plans.

The role requires extensive experience in multinational client relations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of transforming

Qualifications

• Front-line business development experience in industrial or specialty insurance.
• Proven track record building broker relationships and servicing local markets.
• Experience driving organizational change and transformation.
• Experience working internationally and leading regional teams in a matrix setup.
• Degree preferred; professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII).

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement, retention and growth strategies across Asia.
• Oversee client management, development and cross-selling opportunities.
• Drive client segmentation and periodic portfolio reviews for resource allocation.
• Champion Allianz Commercial value proposition with executive-level client relationships.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product teams to tailor client solutions.
• Coordinate KAM for Top and Key Accounts in Asia and drive long-term relationship building.
• Develop and maintain client/industry segment insights and account plans.
• Oversee reporting and QBRs for large corporate clients.
• Ensure client solutions align with industry requirements and risk management.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication & presentation

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

AI/ML awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Law

CII professional insurance qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Client Engagement Manager, Asia, based in Singapore.

Job Purpose/Role

Responsible for driving the client-centric strategy, overseeing retention and acquisition activities while governing the overall client service experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Client Engagement, Retention and Growth Strategies
• Lead the Client Management and Client Development functions to achieve client acquisition, retention, and revenue growth objectives.
• Drive the client segmentation strategy and periodic portfolio reviews to ensure effective allocation of relationship management resources and tailored engagement approaches.
• Champion and deliver the Allianz Commercial value proposition across key client relationships, ensuring a consistent and differentiated client experience.
• Oversee the development and implementation of client-centric solutions that align with industry needs, business priorities, and risk management objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted executive-level relationships with regional, multinational, and local clients, acting as a strategic partner and advocate for their evolving business needs.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting and product teams to identify opportunities for deeper client engagement, cross-selling, and long-term partnership growth.
• Key Account Management
• Implement the Client Protocol (Key Account Management) for Top and Key Accounts in Asia.
• Proactively build long term relationships with key clients and broking partners in Asia, and develop and maintain a current and comprehensive client and industry segment insight.
• Focus on long-term client retention through the creation of strategic and tactical account plans
• Drive Multinational growth through Key Accounts, developing new opportunities.
• Own the client-specific tactical planning function to ensure all LOBs are aligned with client service requirements
• Coordinate reporting and QBRs for large corporate clients
• Ensure client solutions are matched appropriately to industry requirements
• Maintain high-visibility
• Act as KAM for named clients in S.E. Asia and be a prospect converter for selected target accounts.
• Cultivate and maintain key relationships within each client within portfolio

Required Experience

Key Experience / Requirements / Skills

• At least 7-10 years of experience in industrial or specialty insurance industry in front-line business development.
• Well recognized long-term relationship building with brokers at peer group level and well established within local market.
• Demonstrable successful track record in driving organizational change / business transformation.
• Significant experience of working internationally and of remotely managing and developing regional teams across numerous locations within a complex matrix organization.

Required Education

• Degree preferred, in e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Law.
• Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII).

Technical Skills

• Strategic Market Management: ability to define segmentation and client differentiation strategies; ability to define clear value proposition.
• Extensive multinational experience, shaping and delivering bespoke services.
• Business insight: ability to implement tools and methodologies to develop market, competitor, and client insight.
• Insurance and Sales Distribution: knowledge of commercial insurance. Ability to utilise experience to implement best practice in channel management.
• Portfolio management: ability to articulate businesses on the AZ Commercial multi-line offering and benefits.
• Channel management: knowledge of various channels of sales (e.g. broker, tied agent, direct).
• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial.

General Skills

• Communication & Presentation: ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to "sell" an improvised or prepared audience winning story.
• Influencing skills: ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority.
• Analytical Skills: ability to analyze highly complex data, from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire.
• Negotiation and conflict management: ability to negotiate best position for AZ Commercial, and client, often in contentious situations, managing conflicting priorities of various parties.
• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial.

Languages

• English
• Second language according to Country. Local language will be a plus.

103646 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What’s in it for you?

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We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

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We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

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From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

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With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

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Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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