AXIS Capital Holdings Limited

Product Owner

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited$175K — $260K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in (Re)Insurance with 3+ years as a Product Owner in Agile environments.
  • Background in Operations transformation and insurance systems integration.
  • Knowledge of P&C Commercial and Specialty lines across North America and globally.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and visually.
  • Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate a product vision and roadmap that aligns with AXIS strategy and stakeholder needs.
  • Lead operational readiness for new product launches by aligning systems and processes.
  • Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for Agile teams.
  • Manage and prioritize the Operations product backlog focusing on high-impact initiatives.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups with Agile delivery teams.
  • Track Agile delivery metrics to monitor team performance and product impact.
  • Champion Agile principles and coach team members on best practices.

Benefits

  • Medical plans and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Paid vacation and personal leave days.
  • Flexible working arrangement with office presence required at least 3 days a week.
Full Job Description
How does this role contribute to our collective success?

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role drives transformation and optimization across AXIS Global Operations teams. It ensures alignment between business needs and delivery teams, supporting strategic goals and improving operational efficiency through agile product ownership.

What will you do in this role?

  • Define and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned with AXIS strategy and stakeholder needs.
  • Lead operational readiness for product launches, ensuring systems and processes are aligned.
  • Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for agile delivery teams.
  • Manage and prioritize the Operations product backlog to focus on high-impact initiatives.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups with delivery teams.
  • Track and report Agile delivery metrics to monitor team performance and product impact.
  • Champion Agile principles and coach team members on best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure user feedback is continuously gathered and integrated into product iterations.
  • Empower cross-functional teams to make decisions and deliver value independently.
  • Use Agile tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and communicate priorities.


You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise. While some qualifications are required, we welcome diverse backgrounds that support our goals.

What you need to have:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in (Re)Insurance with minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
  • Background in Operations transformation and insurance systems integration.
  • Knowledge of P&C Commercial and Specialty lines, including North American and Global Operations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to express complex ideas clearly and visually.
  • Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.


What we prefer you to have:

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification.
  • Experience with AI tools in Specialty Insurance Operations.


Role Factors

In this role, you will typically be required to:
  • Be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week
  • Travel internationally as needed


What we offer

We expect to offer a base salary between for $175,000 and $260,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

You will also receive incentive compensation based on performance.
Benefits include medical plans, wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.

This role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About AXIS Capital Holdings Limited

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a Bermuda-based global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance. The company operates through two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance. AXIS provides a range of insurance coverage and reinsurance to insurance companies, wholesalers, regional brokers, and national brokers. The company was founded in 2001.
Learn more about AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
Size
2,082 employees
Market Cap
$4.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$120.4 million
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
NASDAQ

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