Individual Product Manager - Individual Product Solutions

Equitable•Waterloo, ON

3d•CA$81,000 - CA$121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. As an Insurance Product Manager, Individual Insurance, you will be part of team who leads the development, management, and evolution of Equitable's Individual Insurance product portfolio, including life insurance and critical illness solutions. You will use market insight, performance data, advisor feedback, and business expertise to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and lead product initiatives that support growth and strengthen Equitable's competitive position. Working closely with key business partners, you will help ensure our products remain relevant, compliant, profitable, and aligned with advisor and client needs. You will also provide product expertise to support sales enablement, advisor communications, documentation, and strategic business initiatives. Note: This is an insurance product management role focused on life insurance and living benefits. It is not a technology Product Owner or software product management role. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in product management, product development, product strategy, or a related role within the Canadian life insurance industry.
Proven experience developing, launching, enhancing, and managing life insurance and living benefits products throughout the product lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of life insurance product design, underwriting, distribution channels, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business case development to support strategic product recommendations.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders across underwriting, sales, marketing, operations, legal, compliance, and finance teams.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
University degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

industry designations such as FLMI, CHS, CLU, CFP, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Equitable's Individual Insurance product portfolio, including life insurance and critical illness solutions.
Identify portfolio opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, advisor feedback, sales results, and industry trends.
Develop business cases and lead new product launches, product enhancements, repricing, and portfolio initiatives.
Partner with actuarial pricing, underwriting, legal, compliance, operations, marketing, and distribution teams to bring product changes to market.
Monitor product performance, profitability, sales, persistency, and competitive positioning, recommending actions to improve results.
Maintain product contracts, advisor guides, underwriting guides and related product resources.
Provide product expertise and consultation on business projects, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives.
Support sales enablement through product training, presentations, advisor materials, and marketing content.
Ensure products meet regulatory requirements and align with Equitable's risk management framework.