Insurance Product Manager, Individual Insurance

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive an Insurance Product Manager Individual Insurance you will be part of team who leads the development management and evolution of Equitables Individual Insurance product portfolio including life insurance and critical illness solutions. You will use market insight performance data advisor feedback and business expertise to identify opportunities develop recommendations and lead product initiatives that support growth and strengthen Equitables competitive closely with key business partners you will help ensure our products remain relevant compliant profitable and aligned with advisor and client needs. You will also provide product expertise to support sales enablement advisor communications documentation and strategic business : This is an insurance product management role focused on life insurance and living benefits. It is not a technology Product Owner or software product management one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:Manage and maintain Equitables Individual Insurance product portfolio including life insurance and critical illness portfolio opportunities through market research competitive analysis advisor feedback sales results and industry business cases and lead new product launches product enhancements repricing and portfolio with actuarial pricing underwriting legal compliance operations marketing and distribution teams to bring product changes to product performance profitability sales persistency and competitive positioning recommending actions to improve product contracts advisor guides underwriting guides and related product product expertise and consultation on business projects regulatory changes and strategic sales enablement through product training presentations advisor materials and marketing products meet regulatory requirements and align with Equitables risk management youll bring:3-5 years of experience in product management product development product strategy or a related role within the Canadian life insurance experience developing launching enhancing and managing life insurance and living benefits products throughout the product lifecycle. Strong knowledge of life insurance product design underwriting distribution channels regulatory requirements and evolving client needs. Demonstrated ability to conduct market research competitive analysis and business case development to support strategic product recommendations. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders across underwriting sales marketing operations legal compliance and finance teams. Strong analytical communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear actionable insights. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced highly regulated environment. University degree in Business Commerce Marketing Finance Mathematics Actuarial Science or a related field; industry designations such as FLMI CHS CLU CFP or equivalent are considered an in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: AVP Individual MarketingDepartment: Individual InsuranceTerm: Permanent Full-Time