Chief Product Officer Insurance

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team.

In this role, you will:

• Define product strategy which takes into account the diversity of segments and channel culture differences through the proposition and design.
• Implement the defined product strategy with execution excellence.
• Lead & drive the execution of new product proposition & strategic initiatives including the Actuarial technical input.
• Formulating local Product Development and Product Pricing Policy to ensure overall profitability and Value for Money for Customers
• Contribute to AOP targets by setting and managing to clear goals and metrics in coordination with Finance and Planning
• Drive new organic and inorganic revenue growth for HSBC Life China through various partnership and platform
• Responsible for sales and service process for new product launch
• Responsible for the management of the different existing products and identifying/launching initiatives (e.g. product shelving, pricing, channel activation, channel optimization) to monitor risks/FVE and within market to drive sales, penetration and PBT. 
• Manage day-to-day product management responsibilities and actions to comply with regulatory and HSBC global standards requirements.
• Conduct analysis on existing customer portfolio, monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor movement to identify business potential
• Responsible for market intelligence, industry trends, change in regulatory framework and assess the potential impact to business
• Drive appropriate market & customer research to monitor needs and buying behavior of the company's key customer segments
• Interface with Global head of products and actuarial to ensure alignment with Group Strategy and to leverage global best practices.
• Coordination with Strategic partner leads to gain synergy relative to product set and channel opportunities.
• Responsible for the BAU relationships with Reinsurers and support Chief Actuary office in relationship with the regulator
• Contribute to and influence industry developments in China through the building and deepening relationships with regulators at the regional and country level
• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets
• Develop, coach, manage to drive for a high performance team
• Provide thought leadership in financial and risk related matters
• Lead country product team to achieve AOP results
• Keep abreast and be knowledgeable of, and abide by local regulations and practices, legislations and Group operating models to avoid infringement of laws, regulations and Global Standards.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of policy and governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Your appointment will be subject to regulatory approval by the National Financial Regulatory Administration("NFRA")/China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC"). Upon approval, you will be classified as China Local Material Risk Taker (MRT) and the MRT terms and conditions specified in HBCN/RRB/HACN/INSH/IBCN Variable Pay Deferral Guide will be applicable to any variable pay that may be awarded to you. 

To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Over 15 years of broad executive experience in senior management positions of insurance business.
• Proven insurance experience and leadership in insurance business of China
• Recognized insurance professional with industry standing in the market, preferably holding relevant insurance professional qualification
• Possess strategic thinking, strong commercial thinking and business acumen
• Courageous leadership and be able to lead a group of senior leaders to deliver business objectives
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills – able to make business aligned and timely decisions
• Able to create a positive working relationship with senior Group executives internally and related partners & governmental bodies externally
• Customer centric

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Issued by HSBC Life Insurance Co Ltd