What does your job as a Senior Product Manager look like ?

We're currently looking for a Senior Product Manager for Retail Saving and Investment Solutions (‘fourth pillar’), an area where NN Belgium aims to make a difference in the market with innovative solutions that maximize value for customers. In this field, NN Belgium’s product strategy is to focus on branche 23 solutions (i.e. unit-linked products) optionally complemented with protection riders.

You will

identify market opportunities and customer needs based on a thorough understanding of the market (e.g. benchmarking, competitive analysis, marketing input).
design products and solutions that meet the specific needs of the customer, are distinctive in the market, and align with the wishes of our distribution partners.
make the business case with your product proposals to get management approval.
have a thorough understanding of the end-to-end insurance value chain, from financial to legal, from IT systems and operational processes to marketing and sales.
act as an ambassador for your products, both internally and externally.
get the other departments on board with your proposals (especially Finance, Legal, Operations, Risk, Compliance, ...) in a steering way at the heart of the organization.
regularly analyse the sales results for each product in the portfolio, as well as the financial circumstances and the competing products.
ensure that your products comply with Belgian and European legislation,
follow developments in the field of digitization, and are interested in the technological evolution of the financial and insurance world.

This is how you fit perfectly into our team

You have

a university degree or equivalent experience.
knowledge of and affinity with insurance based investment products for retail clients.
sound understanding of financial markets dynamics and investment solutions.
at least eight years demonstrable experience in relevant fields, in particular product management, or related domain (banking investment, operations, project management, marketing).
an excellent knowledge of English: ability to write product documentation and decision notes, ability to take part in (senior management) meetings in English.
at least conversational / collaborative knowledge of Dutch and French. Advanced knowledge of either language would be an asset.

You are

strategic-minded: you’re able to take part in shaping product strategies linked to market and client ; you're driven to really understand the customer and keen to understand dynamics of market and competition.
analytical: you can understand complex matters and you are able to effectively interact with product actuaries.
entrepreneurial: you're looking for innovative and pragmatic solutions.
result-oriented: you deliver results and prioritize effectively.
resilient: you can handle change and demanding timelines.
communicative: you can build a convincing story, even in writing.

Who are we looking for?

NN is looking for people who give their best, come up with fresh ideas and are willing to take the initiative. People who can live by our values: care, clear and commit. We believe in an open and inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. So be yourself above all!

What you get with NN

Your attractive salary package is supplemented by some attractive fringe benefits such as

group and hospitalisation insurance
meal and eco-vouchers
20 holiday days and 12 days recovery time

To discover your talents, develop them further and build on your career, you will receive

a diverse range of training courses
a comprehensive onboarding
workshops, coaching & well-being services
opportunities for internal mobility

At NN, we know how important it is to have a good work-life balance. That’s why we offer a flexible home working policy. To give your creativity an extra boost, you can, of course, always visit our new working environment in the bustling Brussels, easily accessible by public transport.

Do you see a job as a Senior Product Manager ?

You are more than welcome!

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NN in Belgium
We are part of NN Group, an international insurer and asset manager. Our group operates in 11 countries and is in good financial health. With more than 600 employees, we contribute to the financial peace of mind of more than 1.2 million customers in Belgium today. We work on their behalf through our partner network of banks and brokers, a network that continues to grow.

Our values
At NN, we help people to take care of what matters most to them. We do this in a caring, transparent and committed way based on our core values of ‘Care, Clear, Commit’.

Your lifelong happiness
No matter how different and unique people may be, everyone strives to live a long and happy life. To help make this happen, we guide our customers in focusing on what they really care about in life. And, as insurers, we assist them by providing the financial protection they need at the times that matter to them.

D&I
At NN, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are immensely proud that our enthusiastic ambassadors are eager to work on themes such as cultural diversity, gender equity and young professionals. Seeking to connect, learning from each other and inspiring one another is what we’re all about.

Voluntary work
Your lifelong happiness: that’s what we strive to achieve for our customers, partners, society and employees. As a company, we try to deliver on that promise through a range of different initiatives. With the ‘Happiness day’, our colleagues are able to volunteer for a good cause for up to two working days a year. This is how we increase our social impact together.

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