Product Development Manager - Sandton at Discovery Limited

Key outcomes may include but are not limited to:

• Research into new products and risks to make informed and innovative product development decisions.
• Key involvement in the design, development and implementation of new products.
• Analytical and pricing capabilities to understand the financial implications and parameters involved when developing new products, to ensure profitable results.
• Collaboration with various teams within Corporate & Employee Benefits and the group on product development and strategic projects.
• Working with other teams to ensure products are operating in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Monitoring and reporting ongoing results to ensure products are producing optimal results.
• Working with external stakeholders as part of the R&D cycle.

Personal Attributes and Skills

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following critical attributes and competencies:

• Exceptional analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial with strong problem-solving ability
• High level of attention to detail
• Resilient with a strong sense of initiative
• Able to work collaboratively and balance multiple priorities
• Comfortable with change and a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to build relationships and network internally
• Confidence around presenting and communicating with a wide range of audiences in the business and externally

Education and Experience

• Qualified actuary
• At least 4 years working experience, preferably in a R&D environment
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Product development or technical marketing role (advantageous);
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in life insurance and/or investments (advantageous)
• Leadership qualities
• Strong written and verbal communication, with an ability to simplify ambiguous information
• Project and people management
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word & Microsoft PowerPoint
• Knowledge of modelling packages such as SPSS, Python or R is an advantage