Product Governance Manager

Product Governance Manager

Full-Time 56700 - 69300 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
W. R. Berkley Corporation

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead product governance and enhance frameworks while managing complaints and conduct risks.
  • Company: Join a leading insurance firm focused on compliance and customer outcomes.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and influence across the organisation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in product governance and customer satisfaction in the insurance industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in product governance and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 Β£ per year.

Company Details

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Product Governance
  • Maintain and enhance the Product Governance Framework in line with FCA and Lloyd's requirements.
  • Lead product governance activities across the full product lifecycle, including product approval, reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Manage and maintain the product catalogue and associated governance documentation.
  • Support robust target market identification, distribution strategies, and fair value assessments.
  • Develop and monitor conduct risk indicators, management information, and product risk tolerances.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and challenge to first-line stakeholders.
  • Support the Product Oversight Group and contribute to governance reporting.
  • Complaints Oversight
  • Operate and continually enhance the Complaints Handling Framework.
  • Monitor complaints trends, root causes, and remediation activities.
  • Ensure effective oversight of complaints managed through third parties and delegated authority arrangements.
  • Use complaints data and customer insights to inform product reviews and conduct risk assessments.
  • Delegated Authority & Conduct Risk
  • Partner with Delegated Authority and Compliance teams to identify and manage conduct risks.
  • Review coverholder and TPA performance from a customer outcomes perspective.
  • Support oversight of delegated claims and complaints handling arrangements.
  • Provide conduct-related input into audits, reviews, and remediation programmes.
  • Stakeholder Management & Governance
  • Build strong relationships with Underwriting, Claims, Compliance, and Delegated Authority colleagues.
  • Provide pragmatic challenge and advice to senior stakeholders.
  • Support regulatory reporting, Consumer Duty requirements, and Lloyd's oversight reviews.
  • Deliver conduct-focused training and contribute to regulatory change initiative

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Knowledge

β€’ Strong understanding of

  • FCA Consumer Duty
  • FCA PROD and DISP requirements
  • Conduct risk management and customer outcomes
  • Lloyd's Customer Principle and oversight expectations
  • Experience working within a Lloyd's Managing Agent or London Market insurance environment.
  • Previous Delegated Authority, Coverholder, or MGA oversight experience would be highly advantageous.
  • Core Skills
  • Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Confidence to challenge constructively at all levels of the organisation.
  • Excellent written communication and governance reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex regulatory environment.
  • Personal Attributes
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Sound judgement and high levels of integrity.
  • Commercially minded with a strong customer-focused approach.
  • Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience.
  • ACII or other insurance qualifications desirable.
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Product Governance Manager employer: W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the City of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement alongside a collaborative culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Our commitment to excellence in pricing and actuarial strategy ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to achieving meaningful results.

W. R. Berkley Corporation

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We think you need these skills to ace Product Governance Manager

Product Governance Framework
FCA and Lloyd's Requirements
Product Lifecycle Management
Target Market Identification
Conduct Risk Management
Complaints Handling Framework
Data Analysis