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Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) helps deliver on HSBC's purpose of opening up a world of opportunity by providing our customers with borderless banking and world-class wealth management through best-in-class, mobile-first capabilities and exceptional people. Our international network and breadth of expertise enable us to support individuals, families, business owners, investors and entrepreneurs. Wealth and Personal Banking has four key business areas responsible for efficiently bringing the best of HSBC to our clients through a broad and relevant suite of wealth and retail banking capabilities: Asset Management, Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC Life, Retail Banking & Strategy and COO & Digital Transformation.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Business Strategy Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

Business Strategy Manager is responsible for the following:

Support the Senior Business Strategy Manager and Head of Business Strategy in the development of the 3-year strategic vision, including the execution of strategic Life and Health Insurance business initiatives in line with the overarching Group and Wealth & Personal Banking (WPB) business strategy.
Analyse future strategic initiative feasibility (digitally-lead), including organic developments, partnerships or M&A opportunities. Support preparation of business cases, competitor market analysis and multi-faceted evaluations, including relevant financial analysis.
Support the planning and monitoring process of Financial Resources Plan (FRP), CEO scorecard and tracking of Key Performance Indicators for the HK & Macau Insurance businesses, aligning with HSBCs GBA & Asia Wealth strategies, in which HSBC Life plays a critical part.
Act as a key driver to align all business functions including distribution, channels, products and support functions to meet objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve business and operating performance.
Prepare presentations and regular updates for Insurance / WPB Committees or Forums in relation to above strategic agenda. This will include materials for Boards and EXCOs.
Constantly identify barriers to success and recommend management responses to remove or mitigate them.
Work closely and communicate effectively with with other key stakeholders within HSBC Insurance and WPB in the development and execution of the strategy for HK Insurance.

Impact on the Business/Function

Agree with key local and global stakeholders the HK insurance strategic priorities and drive and lead the development of flagship projects for HK life & health insurance based on customer needs, economic environment and transformation agenda to help achieve business targets
Work with WPB and Group Insurance core teams and other local customer groups to determine high level customer requirements and potential solutions
Monitor market developments, obtain market intelligence and identify potential business risk/ opportunities to management with appropriate strategy
Strong presentation skills
Build stakeholder relationships and act as subject matter expert in any major WPB or Group Insurance initiatives
Provide strategic insights of HK Insurance businesses and retail banking markets and to impartially identify strategic opportunities and threats that need to be acted upon
Help drive FRP targets and objectives in line with expectations of shareholders and analysts, taking into account key competitor strategies, customer insight and shareholder capital and dividend strategies

Customers / Stakeholders

Proactively manage and communicate to key stakeholders including Group Insurance, Group Strategy and WPB
Management on all key issues related to business lines in an effective manner
Initiate regular meeting with key stakeholders to discuss progress, deliverables, issues and decisions to be made

Leadership & Teamwork

Demonstrate people and influencing skills.
Work with various team members (both internal / external) and leadership in an effective manner
Be an ambassador for the team internally, develop networks and find ways to make the team increasingly effective, professional and high impact
Make considered decisions that protect and enhance HSBC values, reputation and business

Operational Effectiveness & Control

Encourage good planning, proactive and delivery on time culture
Clear prioritization of initiatives and regular team communication to achieve team efficiency
Proactive identify ways to improve team efficiency and challenge the status quo
Initiate actions to boost team spirit, morale and work life balance

Requirements

Educated to graduate degree level and ideally with additional applicable qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, MBA)
Understanding of Insurance technical matters, including accounting, actuarial and product concepts
Knowledge of the external environment - market, regulatory, political, competitors etc.
Proven ability to analyse situations, make quick decisions and solve problems
Ability to use initiative to resolve issues, whilst dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders and team members, distributed across business, functions and locations
Strong experience of working in a global financial services organisation (preferably Insurance).
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
Energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to influence, engage and drive in a positive manner
Committed to personal and professional development

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