Partner Development Manager

iptiQ is a risk tech start-up within Swiss Re Group. Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

iptiQ provides digital, bespoke, and transparent L&H and P&C protection products in a B2B2C manner. Founded in 2014, we're transforming the way consumers buy insurance with a unique digital insurance engine that incorporates the latest technology with world-class underwriting capabilities. We build strong partnerships to sell insurance via trusted brands.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. iptiQ embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

In this pan-European, client-facing role, you will be responsible for launching activities of partners and optimizing business models, solutions, and post-launch activities for existing partners to achieve desired business targets. As a Partner Development Manager, you will own business activities across various European markets. You will contribute to the full range of activities around innovative customer offerings, from partner negotiations and onboarding to specific growth initiatives. You will drive partner onboardings and manage client relationships throughout the lifecycle, ensuring activities align with partner strategies. You will work closely with Market Distribution Managers and Global Partner Managers for partner expansion across countries and market-specific activities. You will be part of interdisciplinary teams working along the value chain across Europe.

We prioritize consumers' needs, aim to become digital champions, and believe in data-driven learning. We leverage the Swiss Re network to access state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities, combine them with local expertise and an innovative mindset, and constantly question current insurance delivery methods. Our goal is to drive the digitalization of the P&C insurance business in Europe by combining insurance expertise, e-commerce skills, and the dynamic spirit of a start-up, backed by Swiss Re.

You will be part of iptiQ EMEA P&C's distribution team, responsible for acquiring, onboarding, and growth hacking new partners, as well as managing partner relationships and strategy. The team has pan-European responsibility to scale business in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.

Do you enjoy thinking ahead, identifying new opportunities, or anticipating future challenges? Do you like driving complex, cross-functional projects in an agile way? Do you have a passion for the latest technologies?

• University degree or equivalent
• Several years of relevant experience in the P&C retail space (Product Management, Proposition Development, Client Management, or Consulting)
• Experience in project management and executing comprehensive deliverables across the insurance value chain
• Good understanding of P&C retail insurance markets, products, and distribution in Italy and/or other EU markets
• Creative with ideas to improve go-to-market strategies and enhance customer experience through simplified and transparent propositions
• Hands-on, independent working style, comfortable with cross-functional teams and diverse partners
• Technology-minded with a clear view on how tech can improve partner performance and customer satisfaction
• Entrepreneurial with commercial acumen in partnership and product innovation
• Effective communication skills in English and Italian; fluency in other EU languages is a plus
• Willingness to travel within Europe (~20%)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive for visible and invisible diversity—age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities, and experiences—at all levels and regions. We also promote a flexible working environment, providing a compelling work experience.