Product Owner, Concirrus

• This role requires a deep understanding of insurance underwriting processes or the ability to learn these, technical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while aligning product development with the company’s overall strategy
• 3+ years of experience in product management, preferably within insurtech, fintech, or specialty insurance sectors
• Strong understanding of underwriting processes in insurance, particularly in specialty lines
• Experience translating business and underwriting needs into technical requirements and user stories
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with development teams, underwriters, and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product development frameworks
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and make decisions with incomplete information
• Self-motivated and able to operate with complete self-agency
• Passionate about data engineering and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Thought leader in the data Science domain, with a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices
• Ability to inspire and motivate the team towards continuous improvement and innovation

Desirable

• As a Product Owner for Underwriting Modules in our growing insurtech organisation, you will lead the development and optimisation of key underwriting functionalities within our insurance platform
• You will be responsible for translating complex underwriting requirements into prioritsed, actionable tasks, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that the platform's underwriting modules meet the evolving needs of our clients in the specialty insurance sector
• Underwriting Module Development: Oversee the end-to-end development of underwriting modules, ensuring that these features meet market demands and client requirements
• Product Execution: Translate underwriting needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, and development tasks, prioritising based on business value, technical feasibility, and customer impact
• Stakeholder Management: Build trust with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including underwriters, product managers, and developers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product goals and timelines
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback from users and clients to identify opportunities for enhancing underwriting modules. Collaborate with development teams to iterate on the product, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation
• Technical Evaluation: Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate technical solutions and understand constraints. Ensure product decisions align with the technical capabilities and limitations of the platform
• Roadmap Influence: Influence the short-term product roadmap by advocating for underwriting module improvements and client-driven enhancements that align with broader company objectives
• Management skills: Mentorship to junior Product Owners, guiding them on best practices in product management and ensuring alignment with the overall product vision
• Market understanding: Maintain a moderate understanding of the specialty insurance market, staying informed of trends and competitive offerings. Use this insight to guide product development and strategy
• Risk Tracking: Manage the development of tools and features that allow users to efficiently track and assess underwriting risks
• Quote & Bind: Oversee the evolution of the Quote and Bind module, ensuring seamless integration with underwriting processes and client workflows
• Risk Rating: Ensure that the risk rating functionality within the platform meets regulatory and industry standards, offering accurate, real-time risk assessments