Business Product Owner – Reinsurance/Underwriting (m/f/d)

Synpulse Group; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern, flexible working model

Global exposure

Job summary

Synpulse Group, a leading global management and technology consultancy, is seeking a Business Product Owner for its Reinsurance practice in Germany. You will shape and deliver underwriting technology solutions at the intersection of business processes, technology, and consulting.

The role is open nationwide in Germany with flexible working models and project-based assignments. You will collaborate with clients, stakeholders, product teams, and technology specialists to translate complex

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field (e.g., Business/Info Systems)
• Experience in reinsurance, insurance, or consulting
• Ability to translate business needs into functional specs and tech solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with agile delivery and backlog management

Responsibilities

• Lead the business and functional delivery of Reinsurance Workbench implementations
• Translate underwriting requirements into functional specifications and designs
• Own and prioritise product and project backlogs
• Coordinate activities across clients, business analysts, and tech teams
• Define acceptance criteria and ensure fit to business needs
• Support go-live, adoption, and post-implementation improvements
• Contribute to product roadmap and drive standardised, reusable solutions

Skills

Reinsurance

Product ownership

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Requirements translation

UAT

Education

University degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Project management tools

Job description

Your Growth Unleashed

Where your journey begins and your potential shines At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting‑edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.

Job Description

Your Growth Unleashed Where your journey begins and your potential shines At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting‑edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide. What sets us apart is our people. At Synpulse, we cultivate a collaborative, high‑impact culture where initiative and creativity are valued. With 21 offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia‑Pacific, we bring together diverse perspectives and talents. We believe innovation thrives where everyone feels they belong and can contribute. Our core values – Embrace, Drive, Achieve – shape how we work and grow. We don’t just offer jobs – we offer the opportunity to grow, make a difference, and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of financial services.

About The Job

As a Business Product Owner within our Reinsurance practice, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative underwriting technology solutions for our clients. Working at the intersection of reinsurance business processes, technology, and consulting, you will translate complex business requirements into practical digital solutions and drive the successful implementation of our Reinsurance Workbench. You will collaborate closely with clients, business stakeholders, product teams, and technology specialists to ensure our solutions create measurable business value and support the digital transformation of the reinsurance industry. This role is open across Germany. We are looking for suitable profiles nationwide. Thanks to our flexible working models and project‑based setup, you can be based anywhere in Germany. Travel requirements depend on client needs and project phases, not on proximity to a specific office location.

Job Requirements

• Lead the business and functional delivery of Reinsurance Workbench implementations, from initial requirements gathering through go‑live and ongoing optimisation
• Translate reinsurance underwriting business needs into functional requirements, process designs, user journeys, and application capabilities
• Act as a key interface between client stakeholders, underwriting experts, business analysts, and technology teams
• Own and prioritise product and project backlogs, balancing client requirements, business value, technical dependencies, and delivery timelines
• Drive functional solution design, ensuring alignment between standard product capabilities and client‑specific requirements
• Coordinate business activities throughout the implementation lifecycle, including solution design, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment
• Define acceptance criteria and ensure delivered solutions meet business requirements and operational needs
• Support go‑live preparation, user adoption, change management, and post‑implementation improvements
• Contribute to product roadmap development by identifying opportunities for innovation, standardisation, and reusable solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help shape the future of digital reinsurance underwriting solutions

Job Responsibilities

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Relevant professional experience in reinsurance, insurance, consulting, business analysis, or product ownership
• Strong understanding of reinsurance underwriting processes and related business requirements; knowledge of claims or technical accounting is an advantage
• Experience in translating business requirements into functional specifications and technology‑driven solutions.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, product backlog management, and software delivery processes
• Experience with insurance or reinsurance technology implementations, digital transformation, or process optimisation is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills with a structured and solution‑oriented approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology teams
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership in a dynamic, international consulting environment
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage
• Must have the legal right to work in Germany – Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Job Benefits

• Accelerate your growth by gaining exposure to financial industry business models, cutting‑edge technologies, and real client challenges while shaping your own career path
• Join a team of 200+ commercial insurance and reinsurance professionals working together to shape and deliver change to clients
• Expand your expertise in reinsurance, digital transformation, and innovative technology solutions.
• Competitive salary and attractive, market‑aligned benefits
• Bright, modern offices in central locations with excellent public transport connections
• Hands‑on mentality and a strong collaborative team spirit
• Exciting events, diverse learning opportunities, and employee‑driven initiatives
• Modern working environment with flexible working arrangements

Find out more about us at www.synpulse.com.