Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can connect, grow, and succeed.
Reporting directly to the Head of Product management, this role will be mainly responsible in leading all product strategic planning and initiatives, market research and innovation to ensure the Company is ready for emerging and future market demand, and remain a market leader.
The role is also expected to lead and drive development of products for specific channel/product categories.
- Responsible for robust product research and driving innovations as part of product strategy in ensuring the Company is ready to capture emerging and future consumer demand
- Actively monitor the competitive environment and provide the relevant analysis and/or recommendation to support the distribution. Also act as the Lead/Coordinator for product benchmarking report/analysis for the company
- To lead and drive development of products for specific channel/product categories
- Act as the main lead/Program Manager for special product initiatives
- Assist the department head in overall product strategy and planning
Who we are looking for
Competencies & Personal Traits
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand complex insurance product levers
- Good spoken, presentation skills and written communication as well as articulate interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Demonstrate leadership influence and maturity for effective collaboration across departments and divisions
- Adaptable and can deal with change and ambiguity
- Dynamic individual who strives in fast moving environment
Working Experience
- Diploma / Degree with at least 15 years of experience in life insurance product development/management. Applicants with similar years of experience but mixture of exposure in product development and other related functions will also be considered.
- Experience in managing and leading a team to handle complex situation with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in dealing with situations which may require rapid changes in directions
- Ability to work in a team effectively while managing tight timelines and working in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Degree in Actuarial Studies / Marketing / Mathematics / Business Administration or related discipline
Language
- English
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
