Responsibilities:

Job Description:

The Strategic Development Manager will serve as a strategic advisor and counsel to leaders in Chief Operating Office, assuming day-to-day responsibility for strategic projects and reinforcing cross-departmental collaboration to enable business success.

As a direct report to Chief Operating Officer, the following key responsibilities are identified.

1. Strategic Planning:
   1. Lead the annual strategic planning process for the Chief Operating Office
   2. Support the Chief Operating Officer in working with external strategic partners and internal stakeholders to define and align strategic business opportunities
   3. Assist Chief Operating Officer in setting strategic priorities by providing recommendations based on market research and Leadership Team’s inputs
   4. Prepare and coordinate business reviews and strategy reports, both on a local and Group level
   5. Maintain a high degree of awareness/knowledge of industry trends to ensure an outside-in perspective when defining the strategy
2. Driving the Execution of Strategic Initiatives:
   1. Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and oversee large, cross-functional organization-wide projects/initiatives
   2. Bring together multiple stakeholders to help drive decisions and ensure efficient and streamlined processes
   3. Work with Chief Operating Officer and COO Leadership Team to track progress and report on strategic priorities
   4. Conduct research, benchmarking, analyze data, and make recommendations
3. Direct Support to Chief Operating Officer:
   1. Assist Chief Operating Officer in overseeing Operations performance, improvement actions by Leadership Team and progress of actions
   2. Collaborate with Leadership Team, Business Finance and Expense Management on division cost budgeting and cost control
   3. Support Chief Operating Officer in reviewing internal and external communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from a reputable university or college
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in consulting or financial services (insurance experience is preferred)

• High-energy individual who can handle complex situations to achieve favorable outcomes
• Capable of interacting with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of seniority
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Team player and good coordinator
• Fluent in English and Cantonese
• More experienced candidates will be considered for a Senior Manager position

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 51 markets and serving 94 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximise their personal potential.

Our people strategies are designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth, ultimately empowering them to excel within the company.

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