About this role

Are you a highly skilled professional with a solid background in the insurance or financial services industry? Then we may be looking for you. A forward-thinking division within a leading insurance firm is currently looking for a Product Governance Lead. To be suitable for the role you must be a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in product governance, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in complex environments, balancing legal, operational, and customer needs.

The role:

Deliver products that meet defined quality and purpose standards
Act as a key contributor in leadership meetings regarding value assessment, customer impact, and product development decisions
Influence key stakeholders to maintain a strong product portfolio aligned with strategic goals
Ensure all product teams comply with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Manage the impact of regulatory changes by interpreting requirements and driving organizational responses
Monitor and mitigate product-related risks throughout the entire product lifecycle

You bring:

Experience in insurance or financial services
Strong knowledge of EU and NL financial regulations
Expertise in product lifecycle oversight, risk management, and fair value assessments
Ability to draft and review Terms & Conditions and IPIDs
A legal background or equivalent experience
Fluency in English (C1/C2); Dutch is a plus
Preferred is to have familiarity with distribution channels, service operations, and rewriting product documentation.

What You Get:

A strategic leadership role reporting to the CEO Netherlands
Influence across product development, governance, and board-level decision-making
Opportunity to shape product strategy across Europe
A collaborative, inclusive work environment
Competitive salary up to 5000 euro and benefits
Flexibility and support for professional growth

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to Thomas.
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Requirements

Product Governance, Product Strategy, Regulatory Compliance (Insurance/Financial Services), Risk Management, Product Lifecycle Oversight, Fair Value Assessment, Terms & Conditions (T&C) Drafting, IPID Documentation, EU Regulatory Frameworks, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) / AFM Experience, Product Approval and Review Process (PARP), Assessment of Value, Legal and Regulatory Product Review, Cross-functional Product Leadership, Dutch Financial Regulation Knowledge, Insurance Product Development.