Business Development Specialist Korea - Client Services Europe (m/w/d)

Marsh Risk

Prospect, qualify and convert Korean corporate and insurance brokering opportunities in Europe.
Lead end-to-end business development activities: market research, proposal development, pitching and negotiation.
Structure and place multinational/non-life insurance programs (global programs, master policies, local placements, excess/umbrella arrangements) with insurers and local teams.
Coordinate cross-functional delivery with underwriting, claims, compliance and operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain and grow long-term client relationships, ensuring culturally appropriate communication and high service standards.
Prepare commercial proposals, commercial modelling inputs and regular pipeline/reporting for management.
Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events and trade missions targeting Korean business.
Support market intelligence gathering and development of go-to-market initiatives for Korean clients in Europe.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

35 years‘ professional experience in non-life (property & casualty) insurance, broking or related risk management roles with demonstrable client-facing and placement experience.
Solid understanding of international/multinational insurance programs and cross-border placement processes.
Familiarity with Korean corporate culture, business customs and decision-making processes.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and ability to present solutions to senior stakeholders.
Fluency in Korean and English (verbal and written)
Willingness to relocate to Europe and travel frequently across the region.

Preferred / Desirable:

Existing network of contacts in Korean corporates, brokers or insurers.
Experience working in a global broking/insurance environment and familiarity with multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues.
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU, CIP or equivalent).

Personal attributes:

High cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset with persistence in business development.
Collaborative team player able to operate within a matrixed, multi-country environment.
Excellent written, presentation and negotiation skills.

Opportunity to lead and shape Korean-client development across Europe within a global firm.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development and support for relocation.
Hybrid working arrangements that provide both the flexibility of mobile working and the benefits for collaboration, personal connections and professional development of working in the office.
Employees are authorized to work remotely.