Senior Vice President, Senior Broker

About the role

As Senior Vice President, Senior Broker at Guy Carpenter, you will lead reinsurance placement and execution, design competitive and innovative reinsurance solutions and cultivate new clients to drive revenue growth. The role sits within a business of Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, and involves guiding junior staff and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients to understand their business needs and support relationship development.
• Design and develop competitive and innovative reinsurance solutions tailored to client needs.
• Cultivate new clients and establish relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Lead reinsurance placement and execution, contributing to carrier engagement and negotiation strategies.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and support their development.
• Take part in the revenue/budget process and collaborate with internal stakeholders to build an effective client service team.
• Help organise client events and promotional initiatives to promote the firm's value and capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher; a background in quantitative, business, risk management or insurance is preferred.
• 10-15 years' experience in reinsurance broking or underwriting with a focus on treaty reinsurance.
• Proven ability to structure and place complex treaty programmes, with strong market knowledge and established relationships across Asia Pacific reinsurance markets; on-the-ground experience in Hong Kong preferred.
• Experience in team leadership, including growing, managing and mentoring a team, and managing and networking in a multicultural environment.
• Strong communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
• Professional credentials such as actuarial or insurance-related qualifications are a stand-out.

Required skills

• In-depth working knowledge of reinsurance pricing, wordings and portfolio structures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to use digital tools and technology effectively.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture and a range of career opportunities.
• Hybrid work, with colleagues expected to be in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, and office teams identifying an anchor day each week.