Manager - Product Development (Insurance)

Oliver James Associates Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Limited is seeking a product development professional for an insurer client in Hong Kong. The role focuses on driving innovative insurance solutions, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering customer-centric products across the market.

Responsibilities include leading the product lifecycle from concept to launch, refining value propositions, coordinating governance and regulatory approvals, and ensuring regulatory compliance and risk controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience within the insurance industry, ideally in product development, product marketing, actuarial, or channel development functions.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Commercially minded with a customer-focused approach and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience leading projects or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end insurance product development lifecycle, from market research and concept generation through to implementation and launch.
• Drive the successful rollout of new products by refining customer value propositions, supporting distribution strategies, and enhancing product development processes.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners to ensure smooth execution of product initiatives.
• Prepare product documentation and presentation materials required for internal governance and regulatory approval processes.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with regulatory requirements, risk management standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Monitor market developments, competitor offerings, and customer trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and enhancement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while contributing to team development and capability building.

Job description

Our client is a well-established insurer seeking a product development professional to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to drive the development of innovative insurance solutions, work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of customer-centric products across the market.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end insurance product development lifecycle, from market research and concept generation through to implementation and launch.

Drive the successful rollout of new products by refining customer value propositions, supporting distribution strategies, and enhancing product development processes.

Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners to ensure smooth execution of product initiatives.

Prepare product documentation and presentation materials required for internal governance and regulatory approval processes.

Ensure all product development activities comply with regulatory requirements, risk management standards, and internal control frameworks.

Monitor market developments, competitor offerings, and customer trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and enhancement.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while contributing to team development and capability building.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline.

4-6 years of experience within the insurance industry, ideally in product development, product marketing, actuarial, or channel development functions.

Strong command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Commercially minded with a customer-focused approach and strong analytical capabilities.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Prior experience leading projects or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.