The Jr. Product Manager will lead cross-functional business initiatives, manage tech workstreams, and support decision-making with analytics, while presenting findings to senior leadership.
REPORTS TO: CITODEPARTMENT: Product Management
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TRAVEL: none
WORK SCHEDULE: M-F, may need to flex times due to business needs!
LOCATION: New York, NY (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:Covr Technologies is a market leading insurance-as-a-services platform (InsurTech) that simplifies the buying process for life, long-term care, and disability insurance products sold through financial and wealth management advisors, banks, credit unions, RIAs, consumer brands and fintech channels. There are over 25,000 financial advisors using our platform and over 30,000 insurance applications completed on our platform since 2016. Our platform has processed close to $5 billion in claim benefits for end-consumers.
Covr’s platform provides a simpler way for people to protect what matters most and a better consumer experience. We have streamlined the insurance application and underwriting process from days to minutes. Covr has a dynamic and transparent work environment where we create opportunities for our employees to grow. We embrace a flexible work environment that encourages high productivity and job satisfaction. We have strong core values: Client First, Collaboration, Innovation and Fun!
JOB SUMMARY:In this highly visible role as a Jr. Product Manager, you will sit at the core of our business at the crossroads of strategy, product management and analytics, working closely with Executives and helping develop business strategy, growth plans and drive execution. You will make meaningful and measurable improvements impacting an abundance of both internal and external clients and customers. You will lead key cross-functional projects across the business, collaboratively working with senior leaders, and be critically involved in strategic planning, problem solving, and making decisions impacting Covr's overall business.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES, AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TRAVEL: none
WORK SCHEDULE: M-F, may need to flex times due to business needs!
LOCATION: New York, NY (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:Covr Technologies is a market leading insurance-as-a-services platform (InsurTech) that simplifies the buying process for life, long-term care, and disability insurance products sold through financial and wealth management advisors, banks, credit unions, RIAs, consumer brands and fintech channels. There are over 25,000 financial advisors using our platform and over 30,000 insurance applications completed on our platform since 2016. Our platform has processed close to $5 billion in claim benefits for end-consumers.
Covr’s platform provides a simpler way for people to protect what matters most and a better consumer experience. We have streamlined the insurance application and underwriting process from days to minutes. Covr has a dynamic and transparent work environment where we create opportunities for our employees to grow. We embrace a flexible work environment that encourages high productivity and job satisfaction. We have strong core values: Client First, Collaboration, Innovation and Fun!
JOB SUMMARY:In this highly visible role as a Jr. Product Manager, you will sit at the core of our business at the crossroads of strategy, product management and analytics, working closely with Executives and helping develop business strategy, growth plans and drive execution. You will make meaningful and measurable improvements impacting an abundance of both internal and external clients and customers. You will lead key cross-functional projects across the business, collaboratively working with senior leaders, and be critically involved in strategic planning, problem solving, and making decisions impacting Covr's overall business.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with CITO and Directors to lead the execution of key cross functional business initiatives, working efficiently across organization lines.
- Manage tech workstreams and run weekly tech meetings to ensure activities stay on track.
- Assist & project manage in developing, leading, and implementing strategic and operational initiatives and projects to enhance revenue growth and / or improve operating margins.
- Communicate and present findings to CITO.
- Define and report on both key metrics and user data to measure the performance of our operations and inform data driven decision making.
- Perform ad hoc research (prospecting, conference preparation, business needs, etc.) to ensure accuracy as well as providing in-depth knowledge and context for decision making.
- Work with external firms during prospecting and implementation to accelerate partnerships and ensure quick and accurate communication with key stakeholders.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
- BA required
- 1 - 3 years of product management experience.
- Strong mathematical background
- Financial background preferred
- Track record of using analytics to support decision-making, with the ability to dig deep into data and identify the right insights.
- Self-motivation and the ability to independently identify and implement high-value analyses and projects.
- Verbal and written communication and data modeling and presentation skills, with ability to simplify complex concepts and effectively communicate those to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, organizational and execution skills in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task without losing focus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and expert in Excel
- Comfortable with routine, repetitive tasks
- Excellent written communication skills
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Competitive salary with annual incentive bonus
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks to start, increasing with years of service.
- Paid holiday’s – 11 days
- Medical, Dental and Vision – 80% of monthly premium paid by Covr for all full-time employees
- Adult and child orthodontia
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with quarterly company contributions
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Pet insurance for cats and dogs!
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance for all full-time employees.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance up to 5x’s salary for employee
- Supplemental Life and AD& D plans offered for spouse and dependents
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): medical, dependent, parking and transit
Covr is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
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