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VP, Client Solutions, S&R, Japan

VP, Client Solutions, S&R, Japan

Pacific LifeTokyo, Japan
21 days ago
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VP, Client Solutions, S&R, Japan Job Title

VP, Client Solutions, S&R, Japan

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The Role

The VP, Client Solutions - Japan, Savings & Retirement is the client facing representative for Pacific Life Re's Savings & Retirements in Japan for new business delivery as well as client relationship management. The role will also be the primary external contact for Pacific Life Re's representative office in Japan (JRO) including any necessary interaction with regulators and authorities as required.

The role holder will be responsible for :

  • leading and expanding our client and broker relationships and advising on PL Re's strategy in Japan,
  • keeping abreast of market developments and understanding clients evolving needs through regular client and wider market participant interaction,
  • marketing PL Re's reinsurance offering for Japan and will work closely with colleagues to supportmunication to clients of specific reinsurance solutions in Japanese.

The role holder will also be the primary contact for any client queries on existing business.

The ideal candidate for this role will (i) have strong local connections and is able to make introductions generally to senior level industry players in Japan; and (ii) be able to provide insights on the structuring of potential Opportunities ("Role"). The ideal profile for the Role is someone who has strong ties and experience in the insurance / reinsurance industry, and who would be able to facilitate items (i) and (ii) above.

The Role will support writing of capital solutions- and global funded solutions-type opportunities for insurance business in Japan ("Opportunities") but will not involve entering into binding business decisions or discuss Opportunities. The Role will be limited to the objective of the Japan Representative Office which is to gather information and research on the Japan market.

The incumbent in this role is expected to be a key leader in developing a culture across Savings & Retirement consistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with thepany's Principles and Behaviours.

Qualifications & Expertise

  • At least 10 years' experience operating in the (re)insurance market including time in market facing roles in Japan.
  • Excellentmunication skills with fluency in Japanese and highly proficient in English.
  • Extensive client / broker network especially at C-suite level with track record of building strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience in asset intensive business and the associated structuring frameworks is desirable.
  • Knowledgeable about the Japanese insurance market and insurance regulatory framework.
  • 5+ years experience in a leadership role in sales, new business or client relationship management.
  • Financially literate and can understand insurance pricing. financial reporting and capital to a good level of detail.
  • Working For Pacific Life Re

    Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

    Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are alsomitted to supporting our employee's involvement in theirmunities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

    Benefits

  • Flexible Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • As part of ourmitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

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