Head of Product - Insurance

Location Edinburgh
Discipline: Financial Services
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Scott Maxwell

Contact email: scott.maxwell@changerecruitmentgroup.com
Job ref: 135394
Published: 6 days ago
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025 00:59

Head of Product – Insurance

Are you a visionary leader with deep experience in managing and scaling innovative products? Do you excel at driving growth, creating impactful strategies, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? My client is seeking a talented Head of Product for it’s Insurance division to oversee a complex portfolio and take their product development to the next level!


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies that align with business goals, driving both short-term success and long-term growth.
  • Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of financial products from ideation and development to market launch and performance optimisation ensuring competitive positioning and value creation.
  • Business Development & Growth: Identify new market opportunities and partnerships, including alliances, collaborations, and potential mergers or acquisitions, to expand the business and enhance product offerings.
  • Financial Accountability: Lead budgeting, financial planning, and business case development to ensure products deliver strong ROI and meet key performance targets.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure product lines adhere to regulatory requirements and mitigate potential risks, protecting the organisation's reputation.
  • Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.

 

Key Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Commercial Acumen: Proven expertise in managing financials, pricing strategies, and maximising return on investment.
  • Product Development Expertise: Extensive experience in product lifecycle management, from conceptualisation through to market success.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Strong ability to interpret customer needs through data analysis and research, driving product improvements that align with market demands.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing teams with a shared vision and clear goals.
  • Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Skilled at negotiating high-value partnerships and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Extensive experience in product management, with a substantial portion of time spent in leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success in managing large, complex product lines and developing strategic growth initiatives.
  • Expertise in financial services, business development, and market strategy.
  • Strong background in compliance, risk management, and navigating regulatory environments.

 

This is a unique opportunity for a driven leader to shape the future of product innovation. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role that combines strategy, leadership, and growth, I’d love to hear from you!