Who We Are
Wakam is a B2B2C digital insurer designing embedded and white-label insurance products for over 80 partners across Europe. Powered by our proprietary Play&Plug technology platform we offer API-based solutions and manage fully cloud-native insurance programs.
Operating in 32 countries and generating over 900 million in revenue in 2023 Wakam is a European leader in digital and embedded insurance with a business model driven by transparency technology and impact.
We are also a mission-driven company dedicated to enabling transparent and impactful insurance for all our partners.
About the Team
The Operations France & Europe team plays a strategic role in setting up ecosystems and target operating models involving various stakeholders (partners claims managers assistance provider etc.) and ensure a close monitoring of activities delegated to Wakams partners and TPAs.
To ensure operational excellence we are now looking for a Transition Programs Manager to oversee and secure the management of our terminated (run-off) insurance programs across France and Europe.
Your Mission
As part of the Operations France & Europe team your mission will be to manage and secure all run-off accounts and serve as the primary point of contact for operational follow-up with partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing the operational risks associated with terminated programs in collaboration with Actuarial Reserving Claims Finance and Partner Oversight teams
- Defining and implementing post-termination workflows or transfer models tailored to each product and country
- Ensuring partners and TPAs adhere to contractual obligations on all run-off programs
- Identifying operational issues initiating corrective actions and tracking remediation plans
- Creating performance reports and leading steering committees with partners and TPAs
You will also contribute to:
- Formalising and improving our run-off process: reducing the number of active TPAs documenting procedures implementing new controls and designing a clear RACI
- Digitalising run-off oversight by identifying alerts and automation opportunities in coordination with the IT team
What You Bring
- You have a Masters degree from a business school or university with a focus in management finance or insurance and:
- 47 years of experience as a Project Manager or Auditor with at least one role related to the insurance industry
- A strong attention to detail a curious mindset and the ability to explore root causes and propose smart pragmatic solutions
- Solid project management skills allowing you to handle multiple priorities in parallel
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills both written and spoken
- Full fluency in English; fluency in French is a plus
Your Working Style
- Positive energy adaptability and team spirit
- Proactive and responsive
- Comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Curious pragmatic and detail-oriented
- Keen to contribute to a mission-led company in transformation
Why Join Wakam
- Be a key contributor to structuring the future of our run-off processes at scale
- Work at the intersection of Operations Compliance and Partner Management
- Join an agile team where ownership autonomy and impact are real
- Help shape the governance of strategic partnerships across Europe
- Evolve in a fast-paced purpose-led company with a European reach
AI
At Wakam AI and automation are transforming the insurance experience. Were looking for curious open-minded teammates who are ready to adopt AI tools to:
Streamline day-to-day workflows
Automate repetitive tasks
Enrich data analysis and decision-making
You dont need to be a technical expertwhat matters most is your adaptability and eagerness to learn. Our team will support your upskilling so you can help build the transparent high-impact insurance of tomorrow.
Hiring Process
- Initial conversation with one of our Talent Acquisition Partner
- Interview with the Head of External Operations Europe
- Meet the team Interview with the External Operations team
- Final interview with our HR Business Partner
Interested Apply!Lets shape the future of Wakams Operations together.
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Recruitment Agencies:
Wakam has an in-house recruitment team which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.
Fees will not be paidin the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies we have a PSL in place soplease do not contact our managers directly.
More About Us
Check out our website to learn about the11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If youre adventurous impact-driven and ready to shape the future of insurance wed love to meet you!
What Makes Us Unique:
Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
Monthly : dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
Lunch voucher with Swile card
A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
Work alongside passionate experts:who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.
At Wakam our Free to Impact culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :
Communication & Knowledge Management
Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue
Curiosity
Embrace our monthly for learning and skills sponsorship
Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities
Continuous Improvement
Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
Constantly evolve our ways of working
Outcome Oriented
Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions
At Wakam we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.