Job Opportunity - Product Development Specialist (PDS)

Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) in Malaysia is seeking a full-time Product Development Specialist (PDS) to support the Chief Risk Management Officer in product design and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in disaster risk management. Responsibilities include conducting market research and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related industry and/or in comprehensive disaster risk management.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to assess product concepts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Engage with potential clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Market research

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Opportunity – Product Development Specialist (PDS)

Help Us Build Resilience Across the Caribbean and Central America

Product Development Specialist (PDS)

CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) is seeking a full‑time Product Development Specialist (PDS) to support the Chief Risk Management Officer (CRMO) in the design, evaluation, and onboarding of new products and catastrophe loss models. The PDS will play a key role in advancing CCRIF’s product innovation agenda.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting market research, assessing product concepts, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, engaging with potential clients and stakeholders, and providing technical input and feedback throughout the product development cycle. The role also includes supporting integrated teams in preparing for product launches.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related industry and/or in comprehensive disaster risk management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset

The full Terms of Reference for this position are available below.