About the role

VP, Chief Strategy Officer leading strategic planning processes and strategic insights for Asia Pacific region at RGA. Collaborating across APAC organization to achieve key strategy metrics and milestones.

Responsibilities

Influence the development and drive the formalization of the long-term strategic positioning of the overall region with an emphasis on key markets and business capabilities.
Lead the annual strategic planning process for the region, integrating local market plans with the regional plan and objectives.
Represent the region in the alignment of strategies across functions and global organizations.
Serve as a trusted partner and advisor by providing thought leadership and strategic insights on all matters related to the development of annual plans & business strategies.
Proactively monitor and identify trends in the external environment that create threats or opportunities to our long-term strategy, assess the impact to RGA, and develop recommended responses for executive leadership to consider.
Responsible for building infrastructure, capability, and processes that anticipate issues and support the timely delivery of solutions with high-impact results.
Provide innovative thinking and solutions with the potential to implement impactful change through the understanding, participation and ownership by key stakeholders.
Support business execution by identifying needs and areas of opportunity while making recommendations that could lead to new businesses and/or acquisitions.

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
15+ Years experience in insurance/reinsurance field interfacing with and influencing senior /executives
7+ Years strategy, management consulting or innovation experience
Experience in financial services, the insurance sector, or a premier strategy consulting firm
Demonstrated ability to be both strategic and operational
Forward-thinking and conceptual with the ability to execute on multiple projects concurrently
Lead and develop the process around strategic plan metrics and measuring strategic performance
Effectively make presentations (both in writing and in person) to Senior Management
Engage in internal consulting activities; Challenge APAC market leaders to drive shareholder value
Highly collaborative with strong facilitation and listening skills
Working knowledge of pricing, valuation, and financial reporting across a broad spectrum of coverage and APAC countries
Experience of managing complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
Proactive self-starter with attention to detail and ability to handle diverse tasks
Preference for transactional based workload and a fast-paced environment
Advanced level of change management skills.
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal/external customers to resolve issues/problems.

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.