Director, FIG Insurance Coverage, CIB

Selby Jennings Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Negotiable

About the job



Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deepen C-suite relationships (CIO, CRO, Treasurer) across a portfolio of Tier 1 and regional insurers in APAC
  • Originate and execute Capital Markets and Global Markets revenue: derivatives and cash solutions across Rates, FX, Credit, repos, structured hedging, ECM, DCM, and portfolio overlay strategies
  • Deliver strategic advisory on asset-liability management (ALM), capital efficiency, regulatory-driven portfolio shifts, and yield enhancement
  • Lead cross-product coordination with trading, structuring, sales, and balance sheet teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Drive wallet share growth through proactive idea generation, thematic positioning, and disciplined pipeline management
  • Navigate regional regulations (e.g., RBC regimes, IFRS 17 implications, solvency frameworks) impacting insurer investment strategies
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to broader APAC insurance coverage strategy


Candidate Profile

  • 12-18+ years' experience in banking or global markets sales/coverage, with a proven track record covering insurance clients in APAC
  • Deep understanding of insurer balance sheets, ALM, duration/convexity needs, and capital constraints
  • Strong product knowledge across Rates and FX derivatives, credit markets, and structured solutions; ability to translate complexity into client value
  • Established regional client network and credibility with senior stakeholders
  • Commercially driven with demonstrated revenue ownership and growth
  • Excellent stakeholder management; able to mobilize internal resources and influence across functions
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced qualifications (CFA, MBA) a plus