A Tech Strategy and Innovation Lead job description includes developing and executing a technology strategy, identifying emerging technologies, and driving innovation through cross-functional teams to create new products and improve processes. Key responsibilities involve setting innovation goals, analyzing market trends, fostering a culture of creativity, and managing innovation initiatives from conception to launch, while aligning with business objectives. The role requires a strategic, innovative mindset, strong technical leadership, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and lead teams.

• Strategic planning: Define and execute the organization’s technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring it aligns with business goals and drives long-term value.

• Innovation leadership: Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs to find new opportunities for innovation.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with teams across the company to brainstorm, prototype, and develop innovative solutions and new digital experiences.

• Innovation management: Oversee the innovation lifecycle, including managing budgets, building roadmaps, and implementing metrics to assess the efficacy of initiatives.

• Technical guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, conduct code reviews, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.

• Stakeholder and vendor management: Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate innovation goals and foster a collaborative environment.

• Cultural leadership: Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the organization.

• Technology platform leadership: Manage the evolution and build of the existing technology platform to serve our portfolio of clients

What you will bring

Background:

• 12–15 years of experience in technology-driven roles, with the most recent years spent in a similar senior or functional position.

• Experience in finance and/or insurance, ideally gained within startup, scale-up, or consulting environments is a plus.

• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, in complex and fast-evolving organizations.

• Strong business acumen with a track record of driving impact in growth, transformation, or scaling contexts.

• Senior-level stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage confidently with executive and leadership teams.

• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

• Fluent in English.

Skills:

• Strategic mindset: Ability to connect innovation with business objectives and long-term growth.

• Technical expertise: Broad technical knowledge across various domains, including experience with areas like AI/ML, cloud computing, and software architecture.

• Leadership and communication: Strong ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Data analysis: Proficiency in using data, customer feedback, and market analysis to inform decisions and validate new offerings.

• Agile methodologies: Experience working with and guiding agile development processes.

• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify areas for process improvement.

Hiring Panel

HR Screening

Hiring Manager Meeting : Anjan Rao - 30’

Take-home Case Study + Presentation with Hiring Manager & CTO  45’

HR + Team Meeting (in person, Paris office) 1h

Offer & Welcome 🥳

What we offer

🚀 An exciting position at a high-growth Insurtech

🌍 A multicultural, international team with English as our working language

🏠 Hybrid work model in our Paris or London offices

🍕 Meal vouchers via Swile (France-based team)

💸 Free Alan Health Insurance (France-based team)

🚉 50% transportation reimbursement (France-based team)

🥳 Regular team events and offsites

💰 Competitive salary & performance-based bonus

📈 Company equity where everyone shares in our success

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If you’re excited by this role and want to help shape the future of embedded protection, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Say hello: people@beloy.com