Job Title: Head of Product Development
Role Introduction:Our client, a leader in Insurance seeks to engage and hire a Head of Product Development professional responsible for responding to the changing consumer and market needs through innovative solutions and technologically efficient processes.
Role Profile
Role Introduction:Our client, a leader in Insurance seeks to engage and hire a Head of Product Development professional responsible for responding to the changing consumer and market needs through innovative solutions and technologically efficient processes.
Role Profile
- Developing the
product strategy for the company in conjunction with the General Manager:
Group Business and General Manager: Retail to meet new business objectives
for existing and new distribution channels;
- Designing new
products and solutions and manage new product development through all life
stages to ensure successful uptake in the market;
- Developing
business cases and client proposals for new businesses, partnerships,
products and channels;
- Supporting
product development initiatives including the design and pricing of
insurance products and maintenance of existing products;
- Development and
sign-off of pricing models and policies;
- Collaborating
and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
- Providing actuarial
consulting, peer review and advice;
- Managing and
developing Actuarial staff within the team
Desired Competencies
- Business
Acumen;
- Creative and
Innovative;
- Deciding and
Initiating Action;
- Strong
Communication and Negotiation Skills;
- Leadership and
People Development;
- Relating and
Networking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Actuarial Science;
- A relevant
professional qualification;
- At least Six
(6) years’ experience in Life Assurance in a product development
environment;
- Experience in
Group Risk Pricing is an added advantage;
- Knowledge of
Legislative and Regulatory Framework;
- Knowledge and
understanding of Market Forces and Competitor Environment.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up
to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm 17th December, 2016.
