Head Of Product - Insurtech

We are Braven Partners, an early-stage investment firm targeting breakthrough innovations in large, regulated sectors, beginning with financial services, insurance, and healthcare. At Braven, we run regular Innovation Programs that bring together sector analysts, experts, and advisors to surface new technological and commercial solutions to meaningful problems. Our latest Innovation Program is converting to a new stealth company launch, BRVN-01, aiming to fundamentally improve how businesses manage and insure commercial risk - a $375B market in the US alone.

We seek an experienced and driven Head of Productwho will join the founding team and be a part of executive leadership. They will be responsible for shaping and executing our product strategy from concept to customer. This role is initially an individual contributor, partnering closely with our engineering team to ensure seamless development and launch of new products and features.

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional Product leader to take part in the very early stages of building an innovative new company. As part of the Braven portfolio, BRV01 will benefit from a dedicated cobuild team focused on accelerating and supporting its success. It is imperative that early team members are passionate contributors who bring a founder/start-up mentality. The journey is just beginning, and your unique contributions will shape our trajectory in profound ways.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring products are value-add for brokers, enterprises and carriers and aligned to achieving the company’s overall business objectives
• Develop a product roadmap that is shaped by market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback analysis to identify emerging trends and customer needs
• Partner closely with engineering team to ensure seamless development and launch of new products and features
• Oversee ongoing product enhancements and updates by conducting user research, gathering feedback, and iterating on features to champion a user-first approach
• Actively seek opportunity to act as a product evangelist and ambassador within the broader insurance industry

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record with at least 10 years of increasing responsibility in product management roles in B2B SaaS, delivering innovative products from conception to launch
• Up to date knowledge of key drivers and incentives for brokers, enterprises and carriers, built on your experience and ongoing relationships. At least 3 years in insurtech product roles; ideally at companies that serve the intersection of commercial brokers and enterprise customers
• Excitement about the latest developments in AI and machine learning, and an eagerness to apply them in novel ways to disrupt the insurance industry
• The ability to adapt swiftly to new challenges, acquire knowledge rapidly, integrate seamlessly into new settings, and exceed expectations. We value innovators who can make a significant impact
• A solid track record of high performance, marked by achievements realized through comprehensive information gathering, incisive analysis, hypothesis formulation, rigorous testing, and compelling communication of recommendations

TOTAL REWARDS - FOUNDING TEAM EQUITY

• In addition to a competitive base salary consistent with a seed round startup, you will be eligible for Founding team equity with potentially significant upside
  • Please note when you enter your compensation requirements that it refers to your initial requirements; obviously as the company grows from seed to later rounds your compensation will increase but in the beginning the more you require for yourself, the less we will be able to provide to other roles at the company

KEY ATTRIBUTES OF FOUNDING TEAM MEMBERS

• Product visionary with business outcomes orientation - has a passion for driving the product strategy to deliver value for customers and profitable revenue growth for the business
• Possesses a growth mindset, innate curiosity, and robust problem-solving skills, continuously staying informed about emerging trends to identify potential opportunities
• Is a creative problem solver who excels at identifying trends and patterns, diagnosing root causes, and employing a diverse toolkit to address those root causes
• Is a courageous teammate, eager to push boundaries and venture into the unknown to achieve exceptional results that others may not have the foresight or ability to envision
• Excels at bringing structure to ambiguity, prioritizing tasks, managing projects, and adopting a results-driven approach to work (testing, measuring, iterating)
• Delivers 10x results by applying systems thinking and data analysis to create massive scale with quality and consistency in a deliberate manner
• Leads by example, instilling a sense of energy, ownership, and personal commitment to work, while exhibiting both diplomatic and directive qualities
• Demonstrated excellence as a storyteller capable of translating complex topics to varied audiences in compelling, innovative, and informative ways
• Has a high EQ, enjoys networking and building relationships with thought-leaders, researchers and practitioners in their respective fields
• Demonstrates the ability to think and operate effectively under high-stress situations

At Braven, we believe our biggest asset is our people and strive to hire the top 0.1% of candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Braven treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.