Business Manager - Strategic Development

Join us now as Business Manager Strategic Development in the Global Strategic Development team to drive and support M&A transactions as well as steer the integration of acquired businesses.

In this this role your responsibilities will range from transaction execution, separation preparation and the integration of an acquired business into AllianzGI’s operating model. You will develop well-founded transaction cases, translate deal rationales into clear integration plans and safeguard the value of each transaction. Beyond this, you will drive or support other firm wide strategic projects.

You will be expected to act as a versatile, hands-on deal and programme manager and sparring partner for business areas and functions across the firm. You are bringing strong asset management knowledge, M&A execution and post-merger integration expertise, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The role sits in the Strategic Development team, reports to the Head of Strategic Development, and will be based in Hong Kong.

What you do

• Drive and support acquisitions and strategic partnerships from screening and assessment through due diligence, negotiation, signing and closing
• Build and review financial models, valuations and business cases; prepare decision papers for the Executive Committee, Allianz Group and other governance bodies
• Coordinate internal deal teams and external advisors; manage due diligence across all deal stages
• Support structuring and negotiating transaction documents and related agreements
• Drive and support cross-functional post-merger integration and separation, from integration planning and Day 1 readiness to post-closing stabilization
• Coordinate transaction-specific matters with relevant functions, including regulatory approvals, client consents, fund range rationalization, platform migration and defining transitional agreements
• Drive or support other Strategic Development strategy and transformation projects, from scoping and business case to implementation
• Develop M&A and integration methods, tools and playbooks, including Generative AI; capture lessons across transactions and projects

What you bring

• Excellent degree in business administration, economics, finance or a related field; CFA or equivalent a plus
• 8+ years in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, consulting or asset management, focused on M&A and integration
• Proven M&A track record from due diligence and valuation to signing and closing, ideally buy-side in asset or wealth management
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end post-merger integrations and/or carve-outs as a project or workstream lead, ideally in asset management, wealth management or banking
• Signing-to-closing and Day 1 readiness experience, including identifying and resolving critical cross-functional dependencies
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
• Sound knowledge of the asset management value chain and operating model
• Strong programme and project management skills, ideally from integration or project management roles; PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification a plus
• Experience with senior stakeholders and external advisors, and ability to lead cross-functional, international teams without line authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; ability to create concise, compelling materials for top management
• Strong ownership, structured problem-solving, resilience and prioritisation skills, with integrity and discretion
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally; German, other languages and Asia-Pacific market experience a plus
• Proven efficiency with Generative AI and personal productivity tools
• Passion and motivation to drive change, create impact and advance the firm’s strategic development
• AI skills: Microsoft CoPilot

 What we offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.  

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.  

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.  

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.   

To Recruitment Agencies:  

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.  

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.  

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.  

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

109789 | Strategy | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent