Introducing Your New Company

As a leading insurance group in Asia, this organization is a premier destination for top industry talent. Renowned for its strong growth momentum and commitment to excellence across the Asia Pacific region, they are now seeking a Partnership Director to lead their partnership distribution strategy at a senior level.

Your New Role

• Developing and executing high-impact broker partnership strategies to accelerate growth and market penetration.
• Identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic relationships with key broker networks and distributors at a senior level.
• Leading the design and implementation of comprehensive business development plans to achieve ambitious sales and distribution targets.
• Leveraging deep expertise in investment and insurance products to position the organization as a partner of choice among top brokers.
• Conducting in-depth market, competitor, and trend analysis to shape partnership opportunities and go-to-market strategies.
• Representing the organization in senior-level negotiations, presentations, and industry forums.
• Building and mentoring a high-performing team while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders across distribution, product, and leadership teams.

Your Background

• To succeed in this role, you will bring:12+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and distribution leadership within insurance or wealth management.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling broker or intermediary partnerships at a regional level.
• Strong investment product knowledge with the ability to articulate complex solutions to senior broker audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic and executive level, with experience managing teams and driving P&L impact.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (both written and spoken) is essential.

What You'll Receive in Return

Join a market-leading insurance group and take ownership of a critical growth engine for the Asia Pacific business. You will enjoy significant autonomy, strong leadership visibility, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a lasting strategic impact in one of the region’s most dynamic insurance markets.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity in confidence.

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https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Opportunity

A growing financial services provider with a strong presence in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. This role combines operational excellence in case processing with high-touch relationship management for HNW clients, acting as a key liaison across business partners, operations, and wealth advisory functions while contributing to process improvements and client experience enhancements aligned with business growth goals.

Your New Role

• Oversee end-to-end case and new business submission processing, ensuring timely, accurate handling and smooth progression to policy issuance
• Manage relationship management and client experience for HNW clientele, collaborating with Business Development Directors to drive portfolio growth across Asia Pacific markets
• Coordinate with Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and risk advisory teams, compliance screening, policy issuance, client onboarding, and contract matters
• Support process improvements by maintaining up-to-date SOPs, contributing to product launches, leading assigned projects, and collaborating on form/questionnaire/system changes

Your Background

• University degree or equivalent in Business, Insurance, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in case management, new business processing, business support, or HNW client relationship/advisory roles within wealth management, or related financial sectors
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to handle exceptions under pressure
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
• Candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered.

What You'll Receive in Return

This is a pivotal role that offers the chance to influence process efficiency, support regional business growth, enhance client experiences, and develop broad expertise in a stable, forward-looking organization with strong opportunities for career progression and regional exposure.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity.

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https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Opportunity

A prominent global firm with a robust and growing presence across Asia is seeking an accomplished leader to grow its HR Consulting Practice. In this high-impact Director-level position, you'll spearhead the expansion of specialized Human Resources / Organization advisory services, cultivate strategic client relationships at the highest levels, and establish a standout, results-oriented offering that drives measurable business value for clients.

Your New Role

• Oversee HR consulting practice and projects: define strategy, service offerings, target segments, and delivery models; own full-cycle business development including opportunity sourcing, proposals, deal closure, and cross-selling.
• Serve as senior advisor to C-suite executives and HR leaders: design and deliver customized, outcome-focused HR solutions across talent, reward, performance, OD, engagement, and employee relations.
• Grow and manage a team: recruit, coach, mentor, resource projects (using associates/partners), foster high-ownership culture, and drive capability development.
• Oversee practice operations and profitability: set delivery standards, monitor engagement economics (pricing, scope, cash flow), manage risks/compliance, and ensure quality.

Your Background

• 12+ years of HR consulting and/or senior HR leadership experience, with significant time spent in project-based or advisory roles.
• Proven track record of selling and delivering HR projects to a range of organizations or specific industry niches.
• Evidence of success operating with lean teams, limited hierarchy, and high personal accountability.
• Strong understanding of core HR domains (employee relations, performance, reward, talent, OD, engagement) and ability to translate them into commercially viable services. 

Candidates with less experience will be considered for similar roles at a different seniority level.

What You'll Receive in Return

You'll partner directly with senior leadership, play a pivotal role in Asia's shifting HR landscape, create lasting client impact linked to performance metrics, and access meaningful career progression in a supportive, high-performance culture that prioritizes excellence and empowerment.

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Introducing Your New Company
A leading global insurance group driving innovation across Asia seeks a talented professional to Lead of Property Underwriting lead to oversee strategic growth initiatives across APAC with a focus on Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, leveraging expertise to redefine the region’s property and construction insurance market presence.

Your New Role
You will spearhead the property portfolio’s strategy, growth, and profitability in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, ensuring alignment with global standards and local market needs.

• Develop and execute a regional property underwriting strategy, aligning with global standards and local market dynamics to drive portfolio growth and profitability. 
• Oversee underwriting for commercial, industrial, and specialty property lines, including builder’s risk and catastrophe-exposed assets. Monitor performance, optimize pricing, and leverage analytics for risk management. 
• Manage a team of underwriters in Hong Kong and China, fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence while driving talent development. 
• Cultivate strong relationships with brokers, clients, and reinsurers in APAC to grow market presence and build partnerships. 
• Partner with claims, risk engineering, and actuarial teams to deliver seamless property, engineering and construction insurance solutions and proactive risk management.

Your Background
You bring 15+ years of property and construction insurance experience, with 10+ years in property underwriting or related fields, ideally in Hong Kong and China.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; certifications such as ANZIIF/ACII are an asset  
• Proven regional leadership, managing teams and portfolios in APAC including Hong Kong and China.
• Excellent communication in English; fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese

What You'll Receive in Return
This role offers a step into a successful commercial insurance business with a strong market reputation. You’ll shape the future of their property and construction insurance portfolio.

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Note this is a confidential position and not all details can be immediately shared.  If you meet the qualifications mentioned above or are interested in similar opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact The Upside Group.

Introducing Your New Opportunity
A leading and innovative Global Insurance organization with a strong footprint across Asia is seeking a high-caliber Vice President - Partnership Development (B2B). In this senior leadership role, you'll spearhead the development and management of strategic B2B partnerships, focusing on key corporate clients and distribution channels.

Your New Role

• Develop and maintain deep, long-term commercial relationships with key corporate clients and strategic partners, primarily at C-suite and executive levels, to maximize partnership value and loyalty.
• Lead end-to-end partnership management, including opportunity identification, negotiation, contract execution, and ongoing performance optimization to ensure mutual business success.
• Drive corporate business development initiatives, including crafting and delivering compelling key pitches, proposals, and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Plan and execute high-visibility events, conferences, and industry engagements to enhance brand presence, generate leads, and foster new partnership opportunities across the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align partnership strategies with overall business objectives and deliver measurable revenue growth in B2B and partnership distribution channels.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; along with IIQE qualifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, partnership management, or client relationship roles within the insurance industry, with a strong foundation in B2B or partnership distribution channels.
• Proven track record of managing executive-level relationships with corporate clients and strategic partners in Financial Services or Insurance.
• Deep understanding of insurance products, distribution models, and B2B partnership dynamics
• Executive-level communication and influencing abilities; fluent in English, Mandarin or Cantonese

Candidates with less experience will also be considered.

What You'll Receive in Return
This opportunity offers significant influence over B2B growth strategy, partnership ecosystems, and revenue expansion within a prominent insurance group in Asia. You'll work hand-in-hand with top leadership and cross-functional teams, shape innovative distribution approaches, and benefit from clear pathways for career advancement in a stable, growth-oriented organization committed to excellence.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

For More Information Visit:
https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Opportunity
A dynamic and progressive Global Insurance organization with a solid presence in Asia is on the lookout for a strategic Regional IT Security Lead. In this influential position, you'll oversee IT architecture, cybersecurity, and operations at the Group Office while providing expert support to Local Business Units across Asia, driving collaboration, innovation, and robust governance in a fast-evolving AI & Digital landscape.

Your New Role

• Direct and oversee regional IT & cybersecurity operations, delivering high levels of resilience, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and alignment with enterprise-wide standards.
• Act as the organization’s representative in critical technology committees, working groups, and industry forums across the region, spotting synergy opportunities, facilitating team connections, and ensuring tangible results from joint efforts.
• Deliver targeted, hands-on advisory and execution support for key strategic projects and priority initiatives at local business units.
• Engage and collaborate closely with senior leaders and operational teams across regional entities, local operations, and group functions to ensure IT architecture and security strategies fully support business priorities across Asia Pacific
• Promote and accelerate the implementation of forward-looking IT Security approaches

Your Background

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science, professional certifications strongly preferred, ie CISSP, CISA.
• 10+ years in IT Security Leadership within Financial Services
• Exposure within the Insurance sector and working closely with IT Vendors
• Comprehensive knowledge of established security standards, advanced cybersecurity practices, modern enterprise architecture principles and IT governance frameworks 
• Significant practical experience across the Microsoft ecosystem
• Executive level communication skills; fluent in English and Chinese

What You'll Receive in Return
This high-profile leadership opportunity provides substantial influence on IT strategy, security posture, and digital innovation across a leading insurance Group in Asia. You'll enjoy close collaboration with senior executives and cross-regional teams, the chance to shape sustainable technology practices, and clear pathways for ongoing professional growth in a stable, forward-thinking organization.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

For More Information Visit:
https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Company

Join a life insurance firm based in Hong Kong, dedicated to delivering innovative financial solutions and protection to individuals and families.

Your New Role

In this pivotal leadership position as Head of Legal and Compliance, you will spearhead the organization's efforts to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, deliver sound legal counsel, and uphold the highest standards of governance. Your primary focus will be on building robust frameworks that safeguard the business while supporting strategic initiatives.

• Gaining deep insights into pertinent laws and rules affecting core operations, and crafting comprehensive guidelines, protocols, and systems to guarantee full adherence to all relevant statutes and oversight demands.
• Keeping abreast of evolving laws, standards, and directives that could influence the firm's activities, spearheading advocacy efforts during policy consultations, and devising implementation strategies to adapt the business accordingly.
• Managing the routine application of local compliance measures in Hong Kong, covering areas like combating financial crimes, preventing bribery, fair competition practices, managing conflicts, sanctions compliance, and protecting personal information.
• Overseeing the upkeep of detailed logs for significant compliance duties and official filings, ensuring all documentation is precise and aligned with operational needs.

On the legal side, you will:

• Offer expert opinions on operational aspects such as product innovation, sales strategies, risk assessment, claims processing, and policy management.
• Prepare, evaluate, and finalize diverse agreements including insurance policies, partnerships with reinsurers, vendor deals, and distribution contracts, confirming they meet legal norms, market standards, and internal directives.

Your Background

• 8+ years of PQE experience
• Proficiency in English and Cantonese is essential
• Solid track record in legal advisory, risk management, and oversight within the insurance field, ideally life products
• Relevant compliance expereince in insurance industry

What You'll Receive in Return

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, including attractive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plans. You'll enjoy professional development support, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to a respected institution shaping the future of insurance in Hong Kong.

Start Your Search Now Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity.

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Introducing Your New Company

As a leading Global Insurance Group at the forefront of Asia, this prestigious organization attracts top-tier talent with its commitment to innovation and growth across the Asia Pacific region. They are currently seeking a skilled Events Management expert to join their dynamic team and drive impactful initiatives.

Your New Role

Working in close partnership with the Marketing and Sales Leadership Teams, you will lead the planning and execution of events to elevate brand presence and foster meaningful customer relationships.

• Event Planning & Coordination: Oversee the end-to-end management of events, coordinating logistics with internal teams and external vendors to ensure flawless execution, both pre-event and onsite.
• Engagement, cultivate strong relationships with event organizers, digital media platforms, and other stakeholders to amplify brand reach and drive engagement.
• Handle team ad-hoc tasks, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and expense reporting for events and campaigns.

Your Background

To succeed in this role, you should have 3+ years of relevant experience in event management, ideally within financial services, banking or hospitality

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese; fluency in Mandarin is essential.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A professional demeanor and a passion for delivering high-quality results.

What You'll Receive in Return

This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, regional exposure, and collaboration with senior leadership across the Asia Pacific. You’ll play a key role in shaping the company’s brand and driving its success in a competitive market.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity in complete confidence.

For More Information Visit:

https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Opportunity

In this key role, you will directly manage the Claims and Policy Administration teams, drive effective, compliant, and customer-focused operations while apply expertise in life insurance processes to support operational efficiency.

Your New Role

• Lead and develop the Claims and Policy Administration teams, setting performance standards, coaching staff, and building operational capability across adjudication, settlement, policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, and servicing.
• Oversee end-to-end processes with hands-on expertise, implementing streamlined workflows, automation, and controls to improve speed, accuracy, fairness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor key metrics and trends, deliver insightful reporting, and drive continuous improvements to enhance customer experience and strengthen risk management (including anti-selection and fraud controls).
• Define operational philosophy, update guidelines and ensure robust governance and audit readiness across claims and policy functions.
• Collaborate with IT on system enhancements, provide claims/policy input for new product launches, and deliver training to distribution partners on procedures, regulations, and case knowledge.

Your Background

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a relevant field
• 10+ years in life insurance operations administration, with specialised experience in claims management and policy administration
• Proven leadership managing claims and/or policy teams within the Hong Kong market
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance operational workflows, regulatory compliance, and risk controls
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin); professional qualifications (e.g. FLMI) highly preferred

What You'll Receive in Return

This senior leadership position offers significant ownership of core life operations, direct impact on process excellence and team performance.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

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https://upsidegroup.co/

Introducing Your New Opportunity

A dynamic and progressive insurance organization with a solid presence in Hong Kong is on the lookout for a strategic Senior Manager, Strategic Channel & Propositions. In this influential position, you'll spearhead strategic marketing initiatives spanning distribution channels, product launches, corporate branding, and innovative digital approaches to expand the insurance firm’s presence.

Your New Role

Working closely with executive leadership, you'll define and implement forward-looking marketing plans that span multiple disciplines, delivering measurable growth and stronger market positioning.

• Develop tailored engagement channel distribution strategies and support tools (dashboards, toolkits, training) for brokers, agents, and partners, while aligning marketing with sales leadership to drive channel performance and key business metrics.
• Lead go-to-market and repositioning strategies for the product portfolio, creating differentiated positioning various features into compelling, segment-specific value insurance propositions for high-net-worth and affluent clients.
• Partner with product development teams to execute high-impact launches, leveraging AI-driven segmentation, targeting, and personalization to maximize effectiveness.
• Lead brand strategy, corporate communications, and thought leadership, while overseeing the creation of original multimedia content
• Champion Digital & AI adoption across marketing—automating processes, generating content and customer acquisition.

Your Background

• University degree in Business, Marketing, or related
• 8+ year experience within Insurance or related industry, with a strong track record in channel/distribution marketing, and strategic planning
  Deep knowledge of product positioning, brand building, campaign orchestration, and crafting compelling value propositions
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Solid exposure to Digital & AI Marketing technologies, data analytics, and digital transformation trends

What You'll Receive in Return
This high-profile leadership opportunity provides substantial influence on marketing innovation and direction in a rapidly changing industry, close collaboration with top decision-makers, and clear pathways for ongoing professional growth in a stable, ambitious organization.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

For More Information Visit:
https://upsidegroup.co/