2026 Market Insights & Salary Guide
Explore the latest hiring trends and in-demand skills shaping the employment landscape in 2026 to guide your hiring strategies or job search.
Explore the latest hiring trends and in-demand skills shaping the employment landscape in 2026 to guide your hiring strategies or job search.
Explore the latest hiring trends and in-demand skills shaping the employment landscape in 2026 to guide your hiring strategies or job search.
Explore the latest hiring trends and in-demand skills shaping the employment landscape in 2026 to guide your hiring strategies or job search.
A leading insurance organisation is looking for a Manager - Business Innovation Partner to act as a strategic bridge between regional business teams and technology. This is a high-visibility role focused on driving innovation initiatives across the region and translating business priorities into practical, outcome-driven strategies.
The role will play a key part in shaping innovation and AI-enabled transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders across business, strategy, and technology teams.
Act as a trusted business partner to regional stakeholders, understanding business priorities and converting them into innovation initiatives
Support the development and execution of innovation and AI-driven transformation strategies
Collaborate with strategy and planning teams to contribute to regional roadmaps and execution plans
Identify opportunities to leverage AI (including AI agents and emerging capabilities) to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and commercial outcomes
Serve as a connector between business and IT, ensuring strong alignment without being deeply technical
Drive innovation discussions using strong commercial and industry language
Remain tool-agnostic when evaluating solutions, focusing on business outcomes rather than technology for technology's sake
Engage regional markets to ensure initiatives are practical, scalable, and aligned with local needs
At least 5 years of experience in insurance, consulting, business transformation, innovation, or related roles
Prior experience in the insurance industry is strongly preferred
Good understanding of AI concepts and enterprise AI applications (hands-on coding not required)
Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to communicate at a strategic level
Experience working with senior stakeholders across regional or multi-market environment