Director Agency Recruitment

Director, Agency Recruitment

Reports to: Head of Recruitment & Leader Development

Function: Agency Distribution (Regional)

Role Overview

This role is responsible for designing and delivering regional strategies to scale high-quality agency recruitment across multiple Asian markets. With the agency channel representing a growing share of overall business performance, rapid expansion of active, productive new agentssupported by structured onboarding and capability developmentis critical for long-term success.

The position is a key leadership role within the regional distribution function, shaping strategic priorities, driving manpower growth, and strengthening recruitment excellence across markets.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the insurance landscape and emerging distribution and recruitment models.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical capability, and business acumen.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, particularly with senior stakeholders and C-suite leaders.
• Mature leadership presence with a transformational mindset suited for a regional/headquarters environment.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of project management frameworks and governance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Commerce, Actuarial Science, or related fields (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years leadership experience in the life insurance industry, ideally with exposure to agency distribution at a country or regional level.
• Strong background in agency strategic planning, field management, recruitment propositions, compensation structures, and onboarding processes.
• High level of business ethics and professionalism.