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Job Descriptions:
- Independently lead end-to-end strategic finance assessments for business initiatives, planning, and forecasting activities, including defining the evaluation framework, determining the analytical approach, challenging key assumptions, assessing strategic options and trade-offs, and formulating recommendations for senior management consideration and decision-making.
- Act as the finance lead and strategic thought partner to Channels, Expense Control, and cross-functional teams on selected strategic initiatives. Develop an independent financial and commercial point of view, constructively challenge business proposals, and provide clear, data-driven recommendations that influence initiative design and management decisions.
- Lead the financial assessment and independent validation of key new business assumptions supporting APE/NBP forecasts for local management and Group reporting. Proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities, challenge channel forecasts where appropriate, and recommend potential management actions or alternative scenarios through robust analytical models.
- Own the development and continuous improvement of forecasting and planning tools, models, and analytical frameworks, exercising autonomy in prioritising enhancements that improve the efficiency, scalability, automation, and decision usefulness of BAU activities.
Job Requirements:
- University graduate, preferably with actuarial background or qualifications
- 8-10 years of relevant experience
- Strong functional expertise. Ability to independently structure and lead complex strategic or commercial assessments from problem definition through to recommendation
- Strong commercial judgement, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, develop an independent point of view, and influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate with limited supervision, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound judgement in determining analytical priorities and approaches
- Strong leadership ability and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into concise recommendations and decision-oriented management materials
- Proven ability to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining ownership of the overall assessment and recommendations
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
Skills Required
- University degree
- Actuarial background or qualifications
- 8-10 years of relevant experience
- Ability to independently structure and lead complex strategic or commercial assessments from problem definition through recommendation
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate with limited supervision, manage ambiguity, and determine analytical priorities
- Strong leadership and executive communication skills, including translating complex analysis into concise recommendations
- Ability to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining ownership of assessments and recommendations
What We Do
In Asia and Africa, Prudential has been providing familiar, trusted financial security to people for 100 years. Today, headquartered in Hong Kong and London, we are ranked top three in 12 Asian markets with 18 million customers, around 68,000 average monthly active agents and access to over 27,000 bank branches in the region. Prudential is focused on opportunities in the most exciting growth markets in Asia and Africa. With access to over 4 billion people in both these regions, we are investing in broadening our presence and building our leadership in the life and asset management markets. We are committed to making a positive impact on our customers, our employees and our communities by delivering the best savings, health and protection solutions to people so they can get the most out of life. Visit our websites for more information Prudential plc: https://www.prudentialplc.com/ Prudence Foundation: https://www.prudentialplc.com/en/prudence-foundation
