Head of Product

Howden Private Wealth; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Private Wealth in Hong Kong seeks a visionary Head of Product. Reporting to the Global CEO, the role shapes product strategy across markets and insurance offerings, aligning with growth ambitions and client needs.

You will lead due diligence on insurers and products, drive regulatory compliance, and build a high-performing global product team that delivers differentiated solutions to consultants and clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in insurance, wealth management, product management or financial services.
• Strong network with carriers.
• Deep understanding of life insurance and wealth planning solutions.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall product strategy aligned with the Company’s objectives and growth ambitions.
• Oversee market research, competitor analysis and product benchmarking to identify opportunities for growth.
• Lead onboarding due diligence review of new insurers and products, ensuring governance and oversight.
• Ensure regular review of existing product solutions to maintain competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with carriers and negotiate distribution agreements.
• Collaborate with local CEO / Sales Managers to enhance commercial outcomes through product positioning and solution strategies.
• Drive product knowledge and keep the team updated on market trends and regulatory developments.
• Ensure product offerings and carrier partnerships comply with regulatory requirements and internal governance.
• Manage a global team of product experts to deliver support to consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Product strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Carrier relationships

Job description

With over 40 years of industry experience, Howden Private Wealth is the preferred wealth planning partner to the world’s most respected private banks, family offices, law and tax advisory firms. As an independent insurance broker, we specialise in procuring insurance products for UHNW individuals globally.

We have representatives across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Geneva, Zurich, Dubai and the U.S. As we are ardent believers in providing holistic solutions, being part of the Howden Group also enables us to help our UHNW clients address their other insurance needs (such as their art insurance to political risk insurance) globally through the Howden network.

The Howden Group is proud to build a business that brings together entrepreneurial teams with the best expertise and talent from all over the world. As the largest independent European broker with an international network, it strongly believes in putting its people first, knowing that profits will follow and clients are the ones who will truly benefit.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Global CEO of Howden Private Wealth, the role is currently scoped as Head of Product, an exceptional candidate with demonstrated executive leadership experience and a proven track record of shaping product strategy may be considered for appointment as Chief Product Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall product strategy aligned with the Company’s business objectives and growth ambitions
• Oversee market research, competitor analysis and product benchmarking to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
• Lead the onboarding due diligence review of new insurers and products, ensuring effective oversight of processes and governance requirements
• Ensure regular review of existing product solutions to maintain competitiveness, compliance and relevance to client needs
• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with carriers, from negotiations of distribution agreements to development of solutions tailored to market demands and client needs
• Partner with local CEO / Sales Managers to enhance commercial outcomes through effective product positioning, sales concepts and solution strategies
• Drive product knowledge excellence and ensure the team remains current on product changes, market trends and regulatory developments
• Ensure product offerings and carrier partnerships comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
• Manage a global team of product experts to deliver best-in-class support to consultants and stakeholders

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in insurance, wealth management, product management or financial services
• Strong network and experience working with carriers
• Deep understanding of life insurance and wealth planning solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, presentation and leadership skills