Project Manager Regulatory Projects

About the Position

We are seeking a Project Manager Regulatory Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects related to life insurance products, systems, and processes, from scoping to implementation.
  • Define project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource needs.
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including core business, legal, compliance, actuarial, and IT.

• Regulatory Translation & Impact Analysis

  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable business and technical requirements.
  • Assess impacts on products, processes, and systems, and propose mitigation strategies.

• Product & Process Adaptation

  • Collaborate with product owners to adapt life insurance offerings in line with new regulations.
  • Ensure customer journeys, documentation, and disclosures meet compliance standards and respect guidelines on product oversight and governance (POG).

• Risk & Compliance Alignment

  • Liaise with compliance and risk teams to validate project scope and deliverables.
  • Monitor regulatory timelines and ensure timely execution of required changes.

• Reporting & Communication

  • Provide regular updates to senior management and regulatory bodies when needed.
  • Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and internal governance committees.

Requirements

• Knowledge

  • Proven experience in project or product management within life insurance or financial services.
  • Strong understanding of life insurance products and Belgian/EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., FSMA, NBB, Solvency II, IDD).
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) is a plus.

• Competencies

  • Proven track record of successfully delivering projects related to commercial & distribution matters in a Life Insurance context on time and within budget.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate complex regulations into practical solutions / Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across departments.
  • Ability to thrive in a challenging and complex regulatory environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
  • Ability to work within a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Fluent in French (Dutch is a plus), with professional proficiency in English.

Languages

• Dutch: Elementary proficiency
• French: Professional working proficiency
• English: Full professional proficiency

We Offer

• Opportunity to work 3 days from home
• Competitive salary (details not provided)
• Professional growth opportunities

About the Company

Thank you for not contacting Athora directly. You can reach out to ProUnity via [email protected].

Only the applications that meet Athora’s predefined criteria (skills, work experience, language skills, and availability) in this job post will be considered. If the above is not respected, Athora and/or ProUnity reserves the right to reject the candidate.

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