Sharia Bancassurance Project Improvement & Product Development Manager

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Job Description:

Job description

• Job Purpose

  To drive the growth of Sharia Bancassurance by developing innovative Sharia products and leading distribution-related projects. This role ensures seamless product launches through rigorous technical documentation, project management, and strategic reporting to support executive decision-making.

  Core Objectives

• Product Development: Design and launch Sharia insurance products tailored for the bank’s customer segments.

• Project Improvement: Deliver distribution-focused projects on time and within budget, scope & quality standards.

• Deliver clear, executive-level reports and presentations that drive informed decision-making

• Sharia Compliance: Ensure all initiatives strictly adhere to Sharia governance and local regulatory standards.

Preferred skills

• Bancassurance: Expertise in insurance-bank partnership models and the integration of products into banking sales systems.

• Project Management: Proficiency in leading project lifecycles, specifically managing scope, budget, and timelines to ensure high-quality delivery.

• Product Development: Mastery of the end-to-end technical documentation and review process required to move a product from concept to official launch.

• Executive Reporting: Ability to draft professional PowerPoint decks and Word reports on various business topics—including project updates and sales performance—to support management decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Finance, Economics, Sharia Business, Mathematics, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in Bancassurance, Product Development, or Project Management within the Insurance or Banking industry. Proven track record in managing distribution-focused projects and delivering technical product documentation.

Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management (25%): Execute the end-to-end product development process by conducting market research and collaborating with other departments to meet customer needs and achieve revenue targets.

• Project Improvement & Optimization (25%): Lead distribution related projects by managing resources and timelines to ensure all initiatives are delivered on time, within the agreed budget, scope, and quality standards.

• Strategic Communication & Management Reporting (25%): Develop high-quality presentations and reports to secure project approvals, provide product updates, or fulfill ad-hoc management requests for executive decision-making.

• Stakeholder Integration & Management (15%): Synchronize project goals between Sun Life and the bank partners by leading regular meetings to ensure operational alignment and resource efficiency.

• Sharia Governance & Regulatory Compliance (10%): Ensure all product features and marketing materials align with Sharia principles and local financial regulations to mitigate legal and ethical risks.

At Sun Life, we cultivate a High-Performance, Caring Culture that empowers our people to achieve outstanding results, embrace continuous growth, and create meaningful impact. We succeed together by fostering an inclusive environment where wellbeing, collaboration, and accountability are equally valued.

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