Product Specialist
- Blackrock, Co Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- in all stages of new product development, from initial concept to market launch including product governance.
- by completing market research to understand market trends, competitor analysis, and customer needs.
- with the on-going day-to-day management of the products throughout their lifecycle including product monitoring; regulatory reporting; regular monthly processes and ad-hoc queries.
- with the development of compliant product-related documentation for customers by ensuring the relevant approvals are obtained.
- in identifying and putting in place mitigating actions to address any potential customer protection risks throughout the product lifecycle.
- University degree or equivalent.
- Ideally APA or QFA qualified or willingness to pursue qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the Life Insurance Industry.
- Product Lifecycle management and monitoring
- Knowledge of CPC and Consumer Protection Risk Framework and other financial services/pension/life assurance regulations in Irish Market.
- Understanding of product specifications and Business Requirements Documents.
- The ability to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Ability to ensure the customer journey throughout the lifecycle meets customers’ needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects and keep track of deadlines.
- Ability to communicate technical detail in a straightforward manner to support senior management and to engage with commercial colleagues.
- Fluent in English – both written and oral.
- Proficiency in Italian or French is a plus.
- Ability to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Strongly consider impact to customers and mitigate potential consumer detriment
- Able to build relationships with other departments and external contacts.
- Understand strategic priorities in own area.
- Understanding of the customer and market.
- Support change in the department and company.
- Engage with others to understand people’s differences.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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