Senior Product Owner - International Business (hybrid)

Are you a visionary problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives on turning bold ideas into real-world impact? Do you love working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and delivery? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to shape the future of our products and make a meaningful difference. 

About the Role 

As a Product Owner within our International Business, you will be the driving force behind a focused product backlog or value stream, championing the voice of the customer while balancing strategic priorities, technical realities, and business value. You will collaborate closely with squads, stakeholders, and Product Area Leads to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that make a real difference. This is a role for someone who is passionate about building great products, energised by collaboration, and motivated by outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Set and communicate a clear product vision that directs, informs, and prioritises the order of work to maximise value within the constraints of resources, strategy, and compliance 

• Incubate and commercialise innovative, disruptive solutions using an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging data and validation techniques including demos, usability testing, and A/B testing to prove hypotheses 

• Co-create, prioritise, and communicate product roadmaps and high-level squad backlogs using iterative techniques with continuous feedback loops 

• Bring transparency to the backlog and align squad members with all relevant stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and direction 

• Communicate financial forecasts through business case creation, identifying market segmentation and articulating a clear value proposition 

• Balance and manage technical debt in line with customer value work, delivering on the squad mission and objectives with shared accountability with the Product Area Lead 

• Champion the voice of the customer, ensuring it remains at the heart of all squad activities and decision-making 

• Foster cross-squad cooperation, manage interdependencies, remove impediments, and create an environment where people can excel 

• Support on-budget delivery with clear scope, defined timelines, and well-articulated acceptance criteria 

• Develop products or services within an existing defined business model, supporting Product Area Leads and contributing to a strong product domain 

• Help create and track data for KPIs that inform business strategy and guide future product changes and improvements in collaboration with internal experts 

About the Team 

You will be joining the Product and Delivery Team within Swiss Re's International Business — a truly international and diverse team spanning multiple geographies and bringing together a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise. This dynamic and collaborative group is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative products and services that create real value for our customers around the world. The team operates with agility and purpose, working across squads to drive strategic priorities and bring cutting-edge solutions to market. With a strong focus on data, customer insight, and continuous improvement, this team is at the forefront of shaping the future of our international business. 

About You 

You are a curious, customer-obsessed professional who brings clarity and energy to everything you do. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, skilled at bringing people together around a shared vision, and confident in using data to validate ideas and drive decisions. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with impact, and have a genuine passion for building products that matter. You bring at least one strong product domain expertise and enjoy working in an agile, fast-paced setting where your contributions are visible and valued. 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: 

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, with a strong track record of managing and prioritising product backlogs within an agile environment 

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with hands-on experience using validation techniques such as A/B testing, usability testing, and demos to inform product decisions 

• Experience in business case development, including financial forecasting, market segmentation analysis, and value proposition definition 

• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships across multiple levels, with strong communication and alignment skills 

• Solid understanding of agile methodologies and experience working within squad-based or scaled agile delivery models 

These are additional nice to haves: 

• Experience working within the insurance, reinsurance, or financial services industry 

• Familiarity with product management tools such as ADO, Confluence, or similar platforms 

• Experience supporting or collaborating with Product Area Leads in a scaled agile environment 

• Knowledge of KPI development and performance measurement frameworks 

• An entrepreneurial mindset with experience incubating or commercialising new products or services 

• Strong facilitation and workshop skills, with the ability to co-create roadmaps and drive alignment across diverse teams 

• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus 

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between 3 300 EUR and 5 400 EUR per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:​

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, ​
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.​

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.​

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace 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 and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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