Lead, Manpower Development

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Recruitment, this role will drive recruitment and manpower growth through conceptualizing innovative schemes and initiatives that will aid the agency leaders in recruiting and retaining talented individuals as Financial Consultants (FC) and Wealth Manager (WM).
You will also be responsible for formulating policies and processes, enhancing current workflows, as well as provide data analysis in recruitment, performance management and attrition of new reps.
Responsible to lead the Manpower Development Managers and oversee various projects for the department. Collaborate with the Agency Cluster Heads and Business Management team in relation to drive manpower and recruitment growth for one agency.

Job Description:

• S pearhead & develop overall strategic plans for one agency in growing recruitment, retention and manpower thru’ new initiatives, incentives schemes, marketing and events.
• Create platforms for Agency Leaders (ALs) and Financial Consultants (FCs) engagement with potential candidates for recruitment drive.
• Monitor manpower trends through appropriate sales and manpower analyses and reports
• Updates all policies to be in line with company and/or industry changes to ensure that regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Organize and run projects in collaboration with the Recruitment Managers and agency leaders to continuously strengthen our recruitment value proposition.
• Drive recruitment of quality FCs and FC productivity through identified key performance indicators, working closely with recruitment and business development teams to support recruitment efforts
• Plan, design and organize marketing communication, collaterals, and events to aid agency in recruiting effectively.
• Drive & Provide data management and analytics support to the various stakeholders in the areas of manpower, recruitment, and new FC productivity, as well as develop dashboards for management reporting.
• Manage and lead IAP (e-pass and s-pass) candidates and program.
• Maintain partnership with vendors and ensure proper governance, processes and alignment to internal guidelines and standards.

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Creative and analytical mind.
• Exhibit ability to deliver effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation and negotiating skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills in influencing and persuasion
• Dynamic individual who strives in fast moving environment
• Possess strong self leadership qualities and a mind towards excellence
• Strong leadership capabilities in people management
• Good with numbers, and adept in MS Excel.

Working Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in agency management or recruitment and talent acquisition related work
• 3 years or more experience in agency recruitment or business development role with insurers

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Professional Qualifications:

• CMFAS certification is an advantage

Education:

• Degree in any discipline

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.