What are we looking for?

The AVP – Partnerships Strategy & Solutions will support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the Key Alliances ecosystem. The role will focus on business planning, partner performance management, strategic projects, analytics-driven decision support, growth opportunity identification, and cross-functional execution to strengthen partnership outcomes and drive sustainable business growth.

What does the job entail?

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

- Conduct strategic assessments and recommend actions to enhance business productivity and market penetration

- Business Analytics & Insights

- Analyse partner performance, productivity, persistency, customer trends, and profitability metrics

- Generate actionable insights through data analysis and benchmarking

- Identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions

Project & Program Management

- Lead cross-functional strategic projects from conceptualisation through implementation

- Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes

- Drive process improvement and operating model enhancement initiatives

- Ensure effective coordination between Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Compliance teams





- Executive Decision Support

- Prepare business cases, presentations, strategic notes, and management review materials

- Support senior leadership with market intelligence, competitive analysis, and business recommendations

- Present findings and strategic recommendations to leadership forums when required

Work Experience

- 11+ years of experience in senior management roles within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of life insurance products and distribution channels.

Essential Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Skills

- Proven track record of successfully managing strategic partnerships and driving business growth.

- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.

- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and strong analytical skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

- Solid communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

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