Product Development Manager – Sandton needed at Discovery Limited
Job title : Product Development Manager – Sandton
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 16, 2024
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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
How to Apply for this Offer
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