Director, Product Proposition

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The job holder will lead the Health Product Team to drive the entire product development cycle for achieving the Company's business strategy, included but not limited to research on market trends/clients needs, product innovation/design, product implementation and management as well as product promotion.

Market Research and Product Proposition

• Closely monitor updates and changes in HK insurance market, including but not limited to industry trend, competitor movements, market competitive analysis, market opportunities and threats, specific client segment to identify the potential business opportunity. Analyze and draw conclusions from research undertaken to improve the SLHK's product positioning in the fast -changing market situation.

• Drive target client research to constantly identify gap in SLHK's product to enhance Sun Life's clients impact.

• Drive product design and innovation according to research result and business needs to help achieving company's business target

• Proactively manage the product approval process to get relevant stakeholders buy-in of the product proposition including senior management, regional office and distribution teams.

• Steer discussion with distribution teams to ensure product's marketability, form sales stories, seek market's feedback on the products and react with potential solutions to support business growth opportunity across all channels

Product Development and Management

• Partner with internal functions to drive recommended solution and ensure the feasibility of product designs.

• Lead and deliver product-related initiatives by adopting a disciplined project management approach and follow the product development operating guideline.

• Act as product SME to contribute in various projects such as new regulation implementation, operation enhancements, business development initiatives, etc.

• Identify and drive seasonal projects/promotions in response to market and business needs.

Channel Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Represent product team to promote the products to all channels with respect to product proposition, key selling points, market competitiveness, administration rules, sales support, and etc.

• Manage external stakeholders including reinsurers, service provider and business partners in maintaining good relationships while ensuring best interests for the company and our clients.

Product Strategy

• Provide inputs to construct a forward-looking product strategy and roadmap for SLHK to strengthen and spearhead our ambition to achieve the business targets.

People Management

• Coach and develop team members to advance their knowledge and improve the overall capabilities and core competence of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree holder

• At least 10 years relevant life insurance experience in product development and management specialized in H&A products

• In-depth understanding of insurance products, clients needs, sales process, and industry development in HK

• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills

• Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives

We offer 5-day work, attractive salary, MPF, group life and group medical insurance and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).

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