Manager, China Strategic Management

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future.

The Manager, China Strategic Management role supports the Director in delivering strong corporate governance, high-impact strategic engagements and events, and business initiatives between our life JV in China and its asset management arm, Prudential Group, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Board Effectiveness (life JV and its asset management arm)

• Support end-to-end Board and committee governance, including the Board of Directors and Board sub-committees.
• Assist with director onboarding and offboarding, including preparation of orientation materials, regulatory filings, governance documentation, and ongoing director support.
• Review, coordinate, and track Board papers, resolutions, minutes, and written approvals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with JV and Prudential Group governance standards.
• Support updates to Articles of Association and related governance frameworks in response to regulatory changes, while safeguarding Prudential’s rights and interests.
• Assist in the ongoing enhancement of performance management, Risk and investment governance, compliance, and audit issues remediation.
• Liaise closely with life JV in China, Group functions, and external advisors to ensure effective governance outcomes.

Strategic Engagements, Events & Senior Visits

• Support the planning and execution of high-profile strategic engagement events, including JV Board meetings, senior leadership visits, and bilateral engagement with local shareholders.
• Manage end-to-end logistics and coordination, covering venues, agendas, meeting materials, speakers, interpreters, protocol arrangements, and post-event follow-ups.
• Contribute to the preparation of scripts, briefing notes, and talking points for senior Prudential leaders.
• Maintain engagement trackers and support forward-looking strategic engagement roadmaps.

Business Initiatives & Cross-Border Collaboration

• Support business and strategic initiatives between life JV and Prudential, including talent exchange programmes, cross-postings, and secondments.
• Provide coordination and execution support across Group HR, PD, Agency, Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, Finance, and WFOE governance.
• Assist with preparation of MoUs, service agreements, and tracking of implementation for bilateral initiatives.
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day operations through strong coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving.

Requirements & Experience

• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including Board directors and senior management.
• 3-7+ years’ experience in corporate governance, audit, risk management, compliance, company secretarial, or related functions.
• Solid experience in Mainland China life insurance companies; experience in life insurance JVs is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of board governance and regulatory environments in China.
• Bachelor’s degree or above; legal, finance, accounting, risk management, or related background preferred.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel to mainland China from time to time to support business activities and stakeholder engagement.