A leading Lloyd's Insurance Market Specialist Insurance Company is currently recruiting for a Product Owner to join the Innovation Team, as they accelerate the company’s innovation initiatives.

Innovation is an important theme within the company's ongoing development and they have met with strong success over the past 2 years.

This person will report to the Head of Innovation and will work closely with the wider Strategy and Corporate Development function, a small team that works at the heart of the business to shape growth and transformation strategy and support its implementation.

As the Innovation Product Owner, you will be responsible for the execution of all innovation initiatives, covering both new product launches and the augmentation of existing products.

 To be successful in the role you will also need to be organised and tenacious. You will interact closely with the senior management of the company and across all parts of the business, so strong verbal and written communication skills are
essential.

In addition to the specific requirements of the role, there is scope to contribute more broadly to the business, through the wider remit of the Chief Strategy Officer, which encompasses:

Strategy – shape and communicate a clear story and cohesive long-term plan for the Group
and working internally and externally to support implementation
Corporate Development – identify and pursue potential business development
opportunities
Intelligence – carry out, share and act on appropriate market, customer and competitor research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative
Innovation – build and leverage our reputation for innovation and creativity for growing commercial benefit

• Engaging with underwriting and technology teams to determine an appropriate digital underwriting strategy
• Oversight of our Marketing team, maintaining close alignment between strategic themes and brand identity
• Oversight of our Distribution function and strategy, engaging with Underwriting teams and Brokers

Experience

• Experience in product ownership or project management at an insurance company is essential
• Relevant experience in insurance, perhaps across operational activities

Technical skills

• Strong numerical skills
• Able to perform robust analysis
• Articulate written and verbal communicator
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office products