Business Development & Transaction Manager, Asia

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Business Development and Transaction Manager to support our rich pipeline of Japanese transaction opportunities (primarily flow and block reinsurance). This role works closely with our Japanese Co-Head Asia Growth, providing comprehensive support on client engagement and transaction management in the Japanese life insurance market. This position provides an exceptional platform for Japanese-speaking professionals seeking to build a truly global career while continuing to focus on the Japan market. It offers a unique combination of a Singapore-based role with a focus on the Japan market and collaboration with a global team in location such as London and Bermuda.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Project Coordination & Management
  • Support overall project and transaction management, including coordinating deliverables across multiple workstreams (actuarial, investment, legal, etc.) and time zones (Japan/Singapore, London, Bermuda) .
  • Proactively identify potential issues across workstreams and help finding solutions to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
  • Prepare meeting materials (e.g. memos and presentation packs), record action points, and independently follow-up with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Draft and translate documents between English and Japanese to ensure clarity and consistency of communication across teams with a high standard of technical accuracy, structure, and visual quality.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as advisors and clients to maintain smooth communication and workflow throughout each transaction.
• Operational and Logistical Support
  • Arrange calls, meetings, and travel logistics for key internal and external discussions.
  • Manage document filing, version control, and information sharing across multiple projects to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Strategic and Market Support
  • Contribute to internal discussions on the Japan market, including competitor tracking, regulatory updates, and client developments.
  • Provide local insights and assist in shaping Resolution Life’s strategic approach to growth and value creation in Japan.

Key Requirements

• Life Insurance Industry Experience:
  • Experience in or exposure to the life re/insurance industry, ideally with a life re/insurance company.
  • Candidates from consulting firms, financial institutions, or other related sectors are welcome to apply, provided they have a sound understanding of life insurance products and business practices.
• Project and Business Support Experience:
  • Hands-on experience supporting project management or business development, including coordinating deliverables, preparing materials, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify emerging issues and contribute to finding constructive solutions.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Native-level or business-proficient Japanese, capable of drafting, reviewing, and translating documents in a professional business context.
  • Strong command of written and spoken English (equivalent to TOEFL 107+ or IELTS 7.0+), with the ability to communicate effectively across global teams.
• Strong sense of Responsibility and Work Ethic:
  • Demonstrates a high level of accountability, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of work.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, with the ability to maintain composure and perseverance under pressure, as well as to navigate competing and changing priorities.
• International Aspiration:
  • Genuine motivation to build a long-term career in an international environment

Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: 

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. 
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. 
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.