Director, Insurance Advisory and Due Diligence

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**#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:** focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now: focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply- **Requisition Number:** 59568 **Job Location:** Bangalore, IND **Global Grade:** Band 5 **Work Type:** Office Working **Employment Type:** Permanent **Posting Start Date:** 03/08/2026 **Posting End Date:** 31/08/2026 : Job Summary The role is accountable for leading and overseeing end to end insurance product due diligence , with a strong focus on evaluating product design, features, pricing, value proposition, and suitability across the insurance value chain. This includes responsibility for the governance and execution of due diligence on both insurance products and providers, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing oversight of insurance offerings. The ideal candidate will bring expert level knowledge of insurance products across life, health, and general insurance, supported by extensive experience in product advisory and due diligence. They will demonstrate a deep, practical understanding of evolving market trends, regulatory developments, and the competitive landscape , enabling them to assess product competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities are essential, alongside a rigorous approach to governance and risk management. The role requires the ability to deliver strategic insights, challenge product design and positioning, and ensure that all due diligence processes are robust, efficient, and aligned with regulatory expectations and best practice standards. Key Responsibilities * Leading and managing the end to end due diligence process for insurance products and providers, with primary accountability for product assessment, governance, and ongoing oversight. * Conducting comprehensive insurance product due diligence, including evaluation of product design, features, pricing, value proposition, and suitability, to ensure the bank maintains a strong competitive position in the insurance market. * Applying expert level knowledge of insurance products and an in depth understanding of market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor offerings to provide strategic input into product selection, enhancement, and positioning. * Overseeing insurance advisory activities, including ownership of advisory frameworks, management of publications for frontline staff and clients, and coordination of relevant Learning \& Development initiatives to support product understanding and advisory quality. * Collaborating closely with country and group level stakeholders, both internal and external, to implement, enhance, and consistently apply robust product and provider due diligence standards. * Continuously enhancing due diligence and advisory processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness, while strengthening the overall governance and risk management framework. * Leading and delivering projects related to insurance advisory and product and provider due diligence, ensuring high quality outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and timely execution. **Manage Insurance Advisory Activities:** * Oversee all insurance advisory-related tasks including publications and process * Manage the creation and dissemination of publications and informational materials to keep frontline staff well-informed about insurance products and industry trends. * Oversee the development and distribution of client-facing publications with the goal of raising awareness about insurance. * Responsible for the development, implementation, and integration of the Insurance Advisory Framework, ensuring it is effectively embedded within the client journey. * Coordinate and manage Learning \& Development (L\&D) initiatives, ensuring that training programs and educational resources are effectively delivered to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in the insurance domain. Provider / Broker Due diligence and Governance * Assist in designing and overseeing the implementation of the due diligence process for providers and brokers, focusing on the Bank's new and strategic partnerships with Insurance providers and brokers across all markets. * Perform due diligence on both new and existing insurance providers and brokers according to the Bank's procedures and offer recommendations for approval as appropriate. * Maintain and manage relationships with providers and brokers across the franchise. Product Due diligence and Management * Conduct thorough due diligence on both new and existing insurance products in accordance with the Bank's procedures and provide recommendations for approval as appropriate. * Ensure the Bank offers best-in-class, competitive products that adhere to "Client First" and "Doing the Right Thing" principles, while ensuring suitability and affordability for the target client segment * New Product Development: Actively collaborate with strategic partners and key stakeholders to create and develop innovative products. * Engage with several group stakeholders for product approvals related approvals: * Liaise with Group WM Risk for getting LTV limits approved for lending against insurance products * Liaise with Group Compliance for onboarding offshore products (for Private Banking) to ensure the product meets all required guidelines * Liaise with Group Banca life insurance team to * Support Group Banca Life Insurance team and Country Banca teams for yearly roadmap of new products and agree on a product calendar to ensure timely launch of new products in each market. * Engage the Country Banca Team as well as the product providers to streamline product structure, processes and documentation to ensure the product is aligned with the overall bancassurance strategy and requirements. * Iden