As Business & Product Development Manager – UK, act as BJAK’s on-the-ground leader for both business and product initiatives
Responsible for building strategic insurer partnerships, driving product growth, and executing commercial strategies that deliver measurable revenue impact.
Work closely with the Country Manager and senior leadership, shaping BJAK’s UK growth strategy while owning end-to-end execution across partnerships, revenue, product, and performance.
Identify, prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close strategic insurer and ecosystem partnerships within aggressive timelines.
Own the full partnership lifecycle — from initial outreach and relationship building through negotiation, onboarding, integration, and go-live.
Maintain disciplined follow-ups, accurate CRM hygiene, and clear reporting to ensure consistent deal progression and closures.
Lead commercial negotiations with strong judgment on pricing, underwriting alignment, and partnership economics.
Collaborate closely with legal, product, technology, operations, and compliance teams to finalize agreements and accelerate execution.

Highly self-driven, proactive, and accountable. Initiative is expected, not instruction.
Permanent residency in the UK and deep understanding of local insurance market dynamics and regulations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance and/or fintech, with strong commercial, product, and negotiation capability.
Proven understanding of insurer economics, underwriting considerations, partnership structures, and product strategy.
Established network within the UK insurance ecosystem, enabling immediate access to senior-level stakeholders.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Business & Product Development Manager

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