Manager - Distribution Strategy and Reporting

Manager - Distribution Strategy and Reporting Join to apply for the Manager - Distribution Strategy and Reporting role at Great Eastern Job Purpose Reporting to Head, Distribution Performance and Operations, the candidate is responsible to support the Head in the areas of distribution management reporting and strategies of both agency and bancassurance channels across the Group. The scope will include Agency, FA & Bancassurance channels in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia as well as Brunei Branch. The Job Prepare regular management reports, Board/Exco material and presentation packs including analytical data and commentary on key performance drivers of the sales channels as well as status updates of channel strategies. Support in the annual strategic planning process as well as periodic forecasting of business and its drivers across all channels. Support the annual strategy discussion to support business growth and monitor development and implementation of strategic projects launched for distribution channels. Provide analytical function and insights on distribution performance and behavior to support decision making process. Support the Head in the regional initiatives and work together with channel heads to develop, review and refine business development strategy. Work cross‐functional to ensure the delivery of distribution strategic initiatives and execute any ad‐hoc tasks as assigned. Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks. Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company. Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices. Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science or related. At least 5 years working experience with insurance industry knowledge and experience in MIS reporting, particularly Tableau. Possesses the following qualities: analytical, strategic, strong business acumen and sense of numbers, meticulous and proactive. Expertise in MS Office: Excel (pivot tables, graphs, charts, macros, etc) and PowerPoint. Ability to automate processes and reports for distributors as well as internal management. Good knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), Phyton and working knowledge of systems and its database and ability to extract data will be an added advantage. High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork. Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new change. How You Succeed Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions. Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability. Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change. Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively. Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively. Work Locations SG-GE Centre Seniority level Mid‐Senior level Employment type Full‐time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Insurance, Financial Services, and Banking Who We Are Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well‐established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore