Project Leader (Insurance/Finance Practice)

Location:

Seoul

Geography:

Asia Pacific

Capabilities:

Corporate development & finance, Strategy

Industries:

Financial institutions, Insurance

Who We Are

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Practice Area Profile

BCG's Insurance Practice serves four industry sectors: [1] Life insurance, [2] Property & Casualty, [3] Commercial & Reinsurance and [4] Health, as well as Insurance brokerage firms. The practice works on the full range of issues of concern to top management, from strategy to operating model redesign, [5] digital transformation, cost, process improvement, [6] risk management strategy, asset management, product development, customer focus, and sales force effectiveness. We have a strong global network and "on-the-ground" experience in all major markets. The Global Practice currently comprises over 200 senior staff and works in Europe, Middle East, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, with a total of 44 insurance active offices worldwide. Our client base is the world's leading global and regional insurance and reinsurance companies and investment and wealth managers. The members of the Insurance Team combine relevant regulatory, technical and analytical know-how with the BCG core competencies: planning, steering and strategy for top management. We help companies identify and develop growth opportunities that reshape the future of the Insurance industry. We discover new avenues for value creation and provide process support during times of business transformation. All of our work is underpinned by the tracking of megatrends in the industry and the publication of thought leadership.

What You'll Do

Project Leaders in Insurance and Finance practice area at Boston Consulting Group work closely with the manager and/or officer on the case. They are responsible for smooth running of BCG projects which typically focus on analysing client's financial performance and relative competitive position.  Duties include:
  • Preparing project workplans and assign roles and duties to team members
  • Helping team members to structure and perform analysis
  • Charting the overall progress of the project
  • Staff management - encouraging, motivating, training and developing junior consulting staff
  • Providing timely and constructive feedback to team members
  • Ensuring that the work gets done on time and within budget
  • Communicating ideas and analysis effectively to clients
  • Facilitating the change process
  • Building relationships with clients and establish credibility as a source of practical business judgment
  • Identifying and articulate ways in which BCG can be of further assistance.

What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

The skills and knowledge required for this position are:
  • 10+ years experience in Insurance/Finance area
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding academic performance, preferably including an excellent MBA
  • Strong research/analysis experience and abilities

Date Posted:

07-Aug-2018

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