Country Manager, Business Development, China

Our Client

Our client is one of the worlds leading providers of insurance and asset management solutions. Today they have grown into a global group with operations in more than 70 countries and over 100 million customers worldwide. 

The Position

The role of Country Manager China Business Development, carries strategic responsibility for driving our client's business development activities and advancing its long-term growth agenda in the Chinese market. At its core, the position translates global priorities into locally relevant strategies and impactful execution.

This executive-level role serves as a key interface between Group Headquarters in Munich, the regional Asia organization, and the operational entities in China, as well as with key political and regulatory stakeholders in the Chinese market.

A defining feature of the role is its complex stakeholder and relationship management scope both within the Group at global and regional levels, and externally with key decision-makers, political institutions, regulatory bodies, and supporters in the Chinese market.

Working Location

The role is based in Munich and requires willingness to relocate to Germany. 

Requirements

• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in the insurance or financial services industry, ideally with a focus on distribution, product or market management, M&A and strategic partnerships
• In-depth knowledge of the Chinese insurance market, combined with a strong personal network of relevant market players, partners, stakeholders and institutions
• Candidates must bring deep familiarity with the mainland China market; exposure limited to Hong Kong or overseas Chinese networks is not sufficient
• Experience working in international matrix organizations, with a proven ability to align with global and regional steering units
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; German language skills are not required
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable discipline