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.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Corporate Development Specialist to play a crucial part in driving business growth by supporting the development and execution of strategic partnerships. The person will collaborate with financial institutions, microfinance organizations, customer benefit partners, and key industry players to expand distribution channels and maximize revenue.

What are we expecting from this role?

Drive strategic partnership initiatives to expand distribution channels and achieve revenue targets, aligning with overall business objectives.
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key partners, including financial institutions, microfinance organizations, and customer benefit providers.
Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and alignment with company goals.
Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and inform partnership strategies.
Develop and implement robust performance tracking and reporting mechanisms, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize partnership strategies and maximize ROI.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless integration of partnership initiatives.
Provide strategic support to the Corporate Development team, contributing to departmental and company-wide objectives.
Create and deliver compelling presentations and reports to communicate partnership progress and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
Performing other tasks assigned by Management.

Who are we looking for?

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
At least 3 years of proven experience in partnership development, business development, or a closely related role.
Demonstrated success in building and managing strategic partnerships.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building abilities, capable of fostering long-term partnerships.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and contribute to data-driven strategic decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong drive to achieve departmental and business goals.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to change.
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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.