Product Owner - Insurance Financial Software

About Cognition

Join our Dynamic and Passionate team at Cognition where we are dedicated to revolutionizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge digital solutions. Since 1996 we have been committed to understanding and addressing the unique business challenges faced by insurance companies of all sizes. Our offerings include a fully customizable Enterprise Insurance Management Platform along with on-demand support connectivity cybersecurity and professional services.

At Cognition we believe that our success is driven by the diverse perspectives ideas and cultures of our team members. We foster an environment of teamwork commitment and trust where every voice is valued. Our investment in research and development ensures that we stay at the forefront of technology delivering innovative solutions that keep our clients ahead of the curve.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a friendly and inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation package including benefits Group RRSP and incentives.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to learn grow and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work hours that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity where your work will make a lasting impact and your career can flourish we want to meet YOU!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Owner with deep expertise in the property & casualty (P&C) insurance domain including familiarity with full cycle accounting analytics and financial reporting. This role combines product ownership and people leadership overseeing a team of Business Analysts and User Acceptance Testers to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams as well as clients to shape the product roadmap define requirements prioritize features and guide the product lifecycle from concept to delivery ensuring our products deliver maximum value to our clients

This position can be performed from our office in London Ontario or remotely within Canada. Remote-based employees may occasionally be asked to travel to our office for meetings or team-building events.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product roadmap in alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements focusing in areas related to insurance accounting financial reporting and analytics and dashboards
• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure alignment on product goals
• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts and User Acceptance Testers
• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and user-centric design
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product features
• Serve as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions and clarifications
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations including IFRS 17
• Facilitate sprint planning reviews and retrospectives with Agile teams
• Communicate product vision and updates effectively across all levels of the company
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• A university degree college diploma or professional designation in a related field such as the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) designation
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with accounting software systems within the P&C insurance industry or in a Product Owner or similar role
• Strong understanding of P&C insurance operations policy administration systems and workflows
• Proven experience with insurance accounting financial reporting and analytics
• Experience working with insurance and accounting software including Guidewire Duck Creek NetSuite SAGE Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall environments

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with IFRS 17 and other relevant insurance-related financial regulations
• Background in data visualization or business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau)
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g. Certified Scrum Product Owner)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Cognition is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Cognition provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation please contact:

Human Resources

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process.