Senior Client Engagement Manager, Asia

We are looking for a Senior Client Engagement Manager, Asia, based in Singapore. Job Purpose/Role : Responsible for driving the client-centric strategy, overseeing retention and acquisition activities while governing the overall client service experience Key Responsibilities : Lead Client Engagement, Retention and Growth Strategies Lead the Client Management and Client Development functions to achieve client acquisition, retention, and revenue growth objectives. Drive the client segmentation strategy and periodic portfolio reviews to ensure effective allocation of relationship management resources and tailored engagement approaches. Champion and deliver the Allianz Commercial value proposition across key client relationships, ensuring a consistent and differentiated client experience. Oversee the development and implementation of client-centric solutions that align with industry needs, business priorities, and risk management objectives. Build and maintain trusted executive-level relationships with regional, multinational, and local clients, acting as a strategic partner and advocate for their evolving business needs. Collaborate closely with underwriting and product teams to identify opportunities for deeper client engagement, cross-selling, and long-term partnership growth. Key Account Management Implement the Client Protocol (Key Account Management) for Top and Key Accounts in Asia. Proactively build long term relationships with key clients and broking partners in Asia, and develop and maintain a current and comprehensive client and industry segment insight. Focus on long-term client retention through the creation of strategic and tactical account plans Drive Multinational growth through Key Accounts, developing new opportunities. Own the client-specific tactical planning function to ensure all LOBs are aligned with client service requirements Coordinate reporting and QBRs for large corporate clients Ensure client solutions are matched appropriately to industry requirements Maintain high-visibility Act as KAM for named clients in S.E. Asia and be a prospect converter for selected target accounts. Cultivate and maintain key relationships within each client within portfolio Key Experience / Requirements / Skills : Required Experience At least 7-10 years of experience in industrial or specialty insurance industry in front-line business development. Well recognized long-term relationship building with brokers at peer group level and well established within local market. Demonstrable successful track record in driving organizational change / business transformation. Significant experience of working internationally and of remotely managing and developing regional teams across numerous locations within a complex matrix organization. Required Education Degree preferred, in e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Law. Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII). Technical Skills Strategic Market Management: ability to define segmentation and client differentiation strategies; ability to define clear value proposition. Extensive multinational experience, shaping and delivering bespoke services. Business insight: ability to implement tools and methodologies to develop market, competitor, and client insight. Insurance and Sales Distribution: knowledge of commercial insurance. Ability to utilise experience to implement best practice in channel management. Portfolio management: ability to articulate businesses on the AZ Commercial multi-line offering and benefits. Channel management: knowledge of various channels of sales (e.g. broker, tied agent, direct). Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial. General Skills Communication & Presentation: ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to "sell" an improvised or prepared audience winning story. Influencing skills: ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority. Analytical Skills: ability to analyze highly complex data, from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire. Negotiation and conflict management: ability to negotiate best position for AZ Commercial , and client, often in contentious situations, managing conflicting priorities of various parties. Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial. Languages English Second language according to Country. Local language will be a plus. 103646 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent What’s in it for you? Let’s care about everything that makes you, you We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. Let’s care for your financial wellbeing We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. Let’s care for your opportunities to progress From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Let’s care for life’s twists and turns From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. Let’s care for our society and our planet With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. Care to join us? Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead. Learn more about careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here . Learn more about Allianz Commercial by clicking here . At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. People with disabilities: We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email [email protected] Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly. 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