Head, Corporate Strategy & Development, CLM hub

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Head of Corporate Strategy & Development to lead a team in formulating and executing the strategy in equipping new growth engines for the business across the CLM Hub markets to fuel sustainable long-term growth and proactive manage performance & effectively communicate strategic results to relevant stakeholders.

What are we expecting from this role?

Bancassurance Partnerships:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the bancassurance landscape, proactively identifying and engaging potential bank partners.
• Lead deal structuring with strong financial justification to secure internal approvals and partner agreements.
• Facilitate the smooth transition of new bank partnerships to the distribution team for execution, providing initial oversight to ensure alignment with the plan.

New Channel Establishment:

• Conduct feasibility studies for new distribution channels across three markets, aligning with CLM EXCO directives.
• Pilot selected channel options, transferring ownership to management upon successful establishment and scalability.
• Note: Scaling of existing agency channels is considered business-as-usual and managed by the distribution team.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify and cultivate partnerships that drive new business opportunities through value-added services (VAS) and referral programs.
• Onboard partners with robust financial agreements, securing exclusivity and leveraging digital solutions.
• Collaborate with the Health Team on the identification and onboarding of health-specific partners.

Performance Management:

• Coordinate monthly KPI tracking and performance management.
• Provide EXCO members with insightful KPI performance updates.
• Prepare quarterly business performance dialogue presentations, including data analysis and visual representations.
• Develop strategy communication presentations for internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Forecast strategic KPI performance through collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance understanding of strategic performance drivers.
• Maintain effective communication with group office stakeholders.

Who is the right fit for this role?

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the financial services industry (banking and/or insurance).
• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and proficiency in data and numerical analysis.
• Proven experience in performance management, with excellent storytelling and data visualization skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and understanding of insurance financials.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.