Summary:
As a key member of the product development team of our market leading reserving and financial reporting software suite, ResQ, you'll deliver product functionality by identifying and refining technical approaches, and drafting specification to guide the engineering teams. Your work will create software solutions aligned with the WTW vision of reserving which will transform the industry.
The Role:
- A Director-level role within the strategic leadership team for ResQ. The successful candidate will report into the Global Proposition Leader (GPL) for Reserving, working with a wide range of software development experts to define new product capabilities in line with wider business strategy.
- Identify or refine technical approaches and concepts supporting product vision, in-line with wider product strategies defined by GPL, as well as the wider Technology organization. This may include outlines of proof of concepts, carrying out client discussions and detailed market research.
- Responsible for creation of written requirements using DevOps for backlog management, to ensure the engineering teams have an appreciation of the business context for their work.
- Collaborate and share product vision with other product leaders and explore opportunities for synergies and common approaches.
- People/line management opportunities available within the role, with specifics depending on the successful candidate's priorities and preferred working-style.
The Requirements:
The essential skills/experience for this position are:
- Practical actuarial experience in P&C reserving (qualification not required).
- Software development or software product management experience.
- A learning-oriented mindset, with enthusiasm to learn (or prior experience with) Agile software development for commercial applications.
- Sharp analytical and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail and high quality standards combined with pragmatism and practicality.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and to provide clear status updates.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: enabling effective communication with product and development teams, clients/prospects, and internal user community.
- Creative and strategic thinker willing to contribute to development of the overall product vision.
- A strong history of delivery.
Other highly desirable, but not essential skills are:
- Experienced ResQ user.
- Knowledge of the global insurance industry practices in key markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
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