Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

Our client in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Manager – Corporate Strategy to join their growing strategy function. This is a high-impact, in-house role with a leading insurance group, offering direct exposure to C-suite stakeholders and the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across the region.

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager will support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, working alongside the Group VP and cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with responsibilities ranging from strategy formulation to business planning and strategic project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic plans, frameworks, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Lead workstreams on market research, competitor analysis, scenario planning, and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with business units to assess performance, identify challenges, and develop strategic responses.
• Assist in the preparation of Board materials, CEO updates, and other executive-level communications.
• Provide ad hoc strategic support and analysis to the VP and Chief Strategy Officer as required.
• Participate in annual planning, strategic reviews, and selected business planning/reporting tasks.

Requirements:

• 6–10 years of experience in corporate strategy, ideally from a top-tier consulting firm (Big 4, MBB) or an in-house strategy team within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to high-level strategic discussions.
• Solid commercial acumen and understanding of insurance products, markets, and regulatory considerations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and functions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to annual business planning cycles, strategy reviews, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Prior experience supporting executive leaders or participating in executive committee discussions.

What’s on Offer:

• A regional role with direct visibility to senior leadership and group-level decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape strategic direction and support high-impact initiatives across the business.
• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and leadership.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth within a leading insurer.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.