Head of Innovation

Irma Insights; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead innovation in cyber insurance. This role involves crafting a comprehensive innovation roadmap and managing strategic partnerships while conducting market and technology research. You will collaborate with diverse teams to design cutting-edge insurance products that meet evolving customer needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in InsurTech, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to lead multicultural teams globally. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the insurance landscape, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience in InsurTech startups building and launching insurance products.
• Strong leadership in managing cross-functional multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the innovation roadmap for customer experience.
• Manage strategic partnerships within the InsurTech ecosystem globally.

Skills

InsurTech Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Market Research

Technology Research

Leadership

Education

Master's in Economics

Master's in Innovation

Master's in Science or Technology

Tools

ClickUp

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

- Innovation Roadmap: Envision and execute the company's overall innovation roadmap to support the company's ambition of becoming the leader in customer experience and digital transformation.

- Strategic Partnership: Manage strategic partnerships to ensure alignment with the company’s objectives and cultivate relationships within the InsurTech ecosystem globally.

- Market Research: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats specifically in the cyber insurance market.

- Technology Research: Conduct technology research to identify opportunities and threats, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cyber Security, that could impact the company's future.

- Product Development: Working alongside insurance underwriters, actuaries, brokers, user experience designers, and technology developers, design and develop insurance products, specifically cyber insurance products that cater to evolving customer needs and address emerging cyber risks.

- Claims Management: Oversee the claims management process, specifically cyber insurance claims.

- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, particularly concerning cyber insurance.

Qualifications:

- Experience:

Past work experience, preferably in InsurTech startups building and launching insurance products.

- Education:

Master's degree in Economics, Innovation, Science or Technology.

- Expertise:

Knowledgeable in insurance, software development, and cultivating a startup innovation culture, capable of global scalability and adaptation to evolving business landscapes.

- Leadership: Proven capability in recruiting, training, and leading cross-functional multicultural teams on a global scale. Preference for candidates with previous experience as an international startup founder.

- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.

- Project Management: Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, adept at managing multiple project priorities concurrently. Familiarity with agile software development methodologies, including tools such as ClickUp.

- Travel: Willingness to travel regularly across Asia, Europe, and North America.