Introducing Your New Company

As a global leader of general insurance, this organization is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of a Business Development Head to oversee Travel Partnerships. With a focus on strategic vision and partnerships, they are committed to delivering top-tier travel protection offerings to their customers across GBA & Hong Kong.

Your New Role

You'll be responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and management of the company's comprehensive travel partnerships portfolio. Reporting directly to senior management, your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Travel Division to grow its usage among customers and business partners; OTAs, Airlines and Travel related
• B2B2C - Analyze market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, products, marketing and management to ensure seamless integration and delivery of travel insurance solutions
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers, partners, and travel industry stakeholders
• Expand travel partnerships across Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong and Asia markets
• Leverage project management skills to drive business development and partnership initiatives

Your Background

To excel in this role, you should have extensive experience (minimum 12 years) within Travel, OTA, Airlines or related. Market coverage and network in Travel within Greater Bay Area or Hong Kong, ideally both. Communications in English and Chinese.

What You'll Receive in Return

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the company's travel business and contribute to its growth and success. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, with the support and resources to achieve your goals.

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

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Introducing Your New Company

As a fast-growing, high-ambition insurance firm with a strong regional presence, this organisation is a dynamic player in the APAC insurance market. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, rapid expansion, and aggressive pursuit of market opportunities, the company is entering a significant growth phase through product innovation, new market entries, and strategic acquisitions. They are now seeking a high-calibre Strategic Business Leader, Chief of Staff

Your New Role

• You will act as a trusted chief of staff with the C-Suite team, driving cross-functional coordination, accelerating key growth initiatives, and ensuring execution across  revenue expansion and geographic footprint projects in a high-growth business environment.
• You will maintain and manage the strategic initiative portfolio across new market entries, partnership management and M&A initiatives
• Strategic planning, new market entries, regulatory and licensing coordination to partnership structuring and operational enhancements.
• You will prepare and pressure-test business cases, investment proposals, and executive decision papers on behalf of the CEO. Additionally, you will coordinate M&A activities, including pipeline management, due diligence workstream orchestration, and post-merger integration tracking, while supporting the growth of strategic partnerships and distribution alliances in target markets.

Your Background

• You are a high-potential, strategic professional with 8-12 years of experience in a strategy, corporate development, or chief of staff role, preferably supporting a CEO or C-suite executive
• You bring strong exposure to insurance M&A, strategic planning, revenue growth with a focus on Wealth Management, Insurance or Investment Sectors
• Foundation within Strategy Consulting with in-house exposure
• Communications in English & Chinese will be required

What You'll Receive in Return

In return, you can expect competitive compensation, direct exposure to high-impact strategic work, significant influence at executive level, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the company’s regional growth.

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

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Job Description

Introducing Your New Company

A dynamic, growing financial services group operating across key Asian hubs, offering integrated solutions in wealth management, advisory services, and specialized financial products. 

Your New Role

You will serve as the primary legal counsel to the business, providing strategic, commercially-oriented support across diverse operations including fiduciary services, wealth advisory, and asset management lines.

Key areas of impact include:

• Designing and implementing comprehensive legal SOPs, playbooks, and governance policies.
• Delivering proactive legal counsel on commercial initiatives, contracts, and strategic projects.
• Managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, stakeholder liaison, and risk mitigation.
• Handling contractual drafting/negotiation, dispute resolution, and coordination with external counsel.

Your Background

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (Bachelor’s degree or above in Law) in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in leading law firms and/or financial institutions, with strong exposure to insurance regulatory and commercial matters.
• Solid understanding of insurance and financial services laws in Hong Kong and Singapore, including product, distribution, and conduct requirements

What You'll Receive in Return

An exciting opportunity to lead legal strategy at a senior level within a forward-thinking organization, with significant autonomy, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the group’s governance and growth trajectory in Asia’s vibrant financial landscape.

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

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We are partnering with a well-regarded insurance intermediary in Hong Kong to place a driven and client-focused professional into an Insurance Specialist position. This organisation has built a strong reputation in the local market and is looking for someone who can take meaningful ownership of client relationships while actively contributing to business growth. 

• Serve as the primary relationship contact for a defined portfolio of individual and corporate insurance clients, managing all day-to-day servicing needs with professionalism and care.
• Develop and sustain productive working relationships with insurers, banking partners, and other distribution channels to support seamless client servicing and placement.
• Handle the full client lifecycle — from preparing tailored quotations and negotiating policy terms through to managing renewals, amendments, and ongoing inquiries.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, engaging proactively with prospective clients and converting leads through consultative, needs-based dialogue.
• Prepare customised proposals and marketing materials that address clients’ specific financial protection requirements.

Your Background

• A bachelor’s degree, combined with a minimum of three years’ experience in the life insurance industry in Hong Kong; prior exposure to bank assurance or insurance broking channels is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience servicing Mainland Chinese visitor (MCV) clients and an understanding of the distinct needs of this customer segment.
• Familiarity with life insurance product ranges across both domestic and cross-border segments; exposure to high-net-worth clients and group insurance or employee benefits schemes is highly regarded.
• Relevant industry qualifications, including IIQE Papers 1, 2, and 3; Paper 5 is a further advantage.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to build trust with clients and business partners across cultures.

What You’ll Receive in Return

You will be joining a growth-oriented organisation that genuinely invests in the development of its people. In addition to a competitive base salary, the role includes performance-linked bonuses and long-term incentive arrangements designed to reward sustained contribution. This is a role where strong performance translates directly into career progression and financial recognition.

Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

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https://upsidegroup.co/