Senior Manager, Business Development

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Until 9/18/2026 8+ years exp First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Job Description

  • Strategic Leadership: Devise and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to achieve and exceed business targets. Monitor the implementation of business development plans and provide regular progress updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Channel Expansion & Innovation: Proactively explore and expand distribution channels to increase the number of productive institutional partners. In response to the post-eMPF market shift from corporate to member focus, identify and develop collaborations with new partners and innovative business models beyond the traditional broker channel.
  • Market Intelligence & Product Competitiveness: Gather and analyze market intelligence to provide timely insights and actionable recommendations for product and service enhancements. Ensure Sun Life MPF offerings remain highly competitive by enabling responsive, data-driven decisions to market changes.
  • Team Leadership & Oversight: Perform as a sub-team leader, overseeing daily business activities and mentoring team members. Act as Deputy Team Head, providing coverage and decision-making support in the Team Head's absence.
  • Project Management: Lead and contribute to strategic ad-hoc projects as assigned, driving initiatives from conception to completion.
     

Preferred Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of the MPF landscape, including regulations, products, and evolving market trends.
  • Proven track record in distribution channel management, development, and strategic partnership building.
  • Strong understanding of consumer attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the financial services or retirement planning sector.
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and advisory skills with the ability to counsel clients on MPF matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure in a results-oriented environment with a strong sales acumen.
  • Exceptional relationship management skills, with a talent for building sustainable partnerships with clients and business stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with the creativity and analytical ability to develop innovative solutions that optimize business opportunities.

Qualifications

  • University graduate in business discipline
  • At least 8 year relevant experience with 2-3 years in managerial role
  • Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
  • Proficiency in PC skills including ppt, Words and Excel
  • IIQE I, III, IV

Job Category:

Channel Management

Posting End Date:

30/08/2026
About this role

Summary

Lead business development strategies, expand channels, manage teams, and drive strategic initiatives in finance.

Job title

Senior Manager, Business Development

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Hong Kong; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

regulationspartnership buildingnegotiationclient counselingpresentationExcel

Preferred skills

MPF landscapemarket trendscreative solutionsrelationship management

Specializations

distribution channelsstrategic partnershipmarket intelligencefinancial services
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Work arrangement unknown City