Branch - Insurance Specialist

Together, we can achieve more

The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA") is Hong Kong’s largest independent local bank with 48 branches, 42 SupremeGold Centres, and 3 i-Financial Centres throughout the city.

Overseas, BEA has established a presence in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Worldwide, including Hong Kong and the rest of Greater China, BEA operates around 130 outlets and employs approximately 8,000 people. We invite you to become part of our team and to pursue a bright and exciting future.

Responsibilities

• Promote insurance products at branches i.e. maximize bancassurance business, execute related department strategies and business plans, and drive marketing programs as well as optimize sales preparation and operations
• Provide training to frontline sales staff on insurance product knowledge, market updates, and selling skills
• Arrange mentors to newly joined sales staff
• Monitor sales performance, identify problems, if any, and provide relevant solutions

Requirements

• University graduate in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bancassurance/insurance business at supervisory level in banks, financial institutions or insurance companies
• Pass in the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examinations (IIQE Paper 1, 2, 3 or equivalent)
• Relevant HKIB qualification is an advantage
• HKIB Certified Bankers preferred
• Solid experience in selling insurance products
• Sound knowledge of insurance products and good business sense
• Independent, self-motivated and effective team player as well as leader with positive working attitude
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to work under pressure
• Strong sales, organization, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, Putonghua a plus

Please apply online via the BEA Careers website at https://careers.hkbea.com/psp/hcmprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM.HRS\_APP\_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST&Action=UFOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=4114&PostingSeq=1 or by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. Kindly note that if you are a new user, you have to first create your User Profile before you can apply.

This position is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme which is implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). In the event of BEA proceeding with a potential offer, you are obligated to give consent for the bank to conduct reference checks with your previous employers as part of the final assessment of your suitability for this role. For more details, please visit The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB)’s website under the Industry Guidelines for FAQs regarding In-Scope Individuals in the MRC Scheme (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2). Further information can also be provided on request.

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