Vice President, Cyber Leader

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Cyber Practice division at Marsh. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

You can expect to be part of a diligent division where you will enhance your cyber expertise and data-driven insights to help clients build cyber resilience through a comprehensive approach. There will be opportunities to collaborate with diverse colleagues and stakeholders across various lines of business within Marsh McLennan.

We will count on you to:

• Develop and implement strategies for growth and client retention.
• Collaborate with Marsh Malaysia and Asia leadership to establish a Cyber Risk Center of Excellence.
• Drive business development through RFPs, account penetration, and client prospecting.
• Work with insurers and reinsurers to enhance the Malaysia Cyber Insurance market, increasing capacity and coverage.
• Build and promote the Marsh cyber brand through public speaking, client engagement, and media interactions.
• Contribute to broader Marsh strategic initiatives and collaborate with other Specialty Practices.
• Partner with the Marsh Cyber Risk Consulting Practice to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Coordinate with the Claims Advocacy function to ensure exceptional service for clients facing insured cyber events.
• Collaborate with regional and global cyber leadership to provide the best resources to clients in Malaysia.
• Utilize Marsh’s leading digital tools to improve client outcomes and experiences.
• Participate in the annual budget and forecasting process with finance.
• Create and distribute cyber-related content for internal and external audiences.
• Address market issues for brokers and clients, and resolve service issues reported by clients.

What you need to have: 

• Advanced understanding of the insurance industry.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to develop a financial plan under the guidance of Marsh Malaysia Specialty Leadership.
• Confident presenter, capable of engaging both small and large audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset focused on achieving success.

What makes you stand out:

• Over ten years of experience in the cyber market or a similar specialist insurance line.
• Background in Cyber & Technology insurance and / or Cyber & Technology Risk.
• Proven track record in leading successful teams, managing talent, and fostering a culture of feedback and idea sharing.
• Strong relationships with underwriters and a positive reputation in the insurance market.
• Demonstrated excellence in client service and growth-driven results.
• Understanding of insurer profitability, market cycles, and the global reinsurance market.

Why join our team:

• In return, you will benefit from career development and training opportunities, gain exposure to strong regional leadership, and be at the forefront of new decisions that will help you learn, grow, and advance your career.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.