Product and Proposition Manager Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: Up To £65,000 FTC 9 months, Full Time We are looking for an experienced Proposition and Product Manager, who wants to get involved in helping shape and execute Foresters’ proposition strategy to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract. Your focus will be split between supporting new product and proposition development, together with in-cycle product management. Your day to day will include: * Support/ manage the identification and ideation of new proposition and product opportunities * Support/ manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from idea and prototyping to launch and market success * Lead/ support the orchestration of product reviews for Foresters, maintaining a structured process and timeline. Ensuring all business requirements and timelines are considered to deliver effective product governance * Recommend and embed product governance principles and practices within the business * Identify special needs of vulnerable customers, recommending business practices to deliver good customer outcome * Collection and analysis of relevant management information of products and business practices * Leverage data, customer insights, market research and regulations to inform business decision making and continuously improving our products * Make evidence-based recommendations for propositions and product management, which could include potential mitigating actions * Present conclusions and findings in an engaging and easily understandable way for stakeholders at the right level for respective audiences * Work with our Compliance team in the identification and assessment of any risks that are identified * Champion good customer outcomes and a customer-focussed culture in the organisation * Keep up to date with FCA regulations, guidance and any industry best practice and share that learning with the Foresters team Working hours are 35 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times can vary from 7.30am to 9.30am. After a successful training period there is flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. What we require * Strong familiarity and experience in Financial Services * Successful track record of bringing propositions ‘to market’ and their life-cycle management. * Previous product management * Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within Financial Services * Understanding and experience of Consumer Duty regulations * Evidence of a customer-focused mindset with proven ability to balance customer experience with commercial objectives * Strong communication and presentation skills * Demonstrated experience of applying strategic thinking balanced with delivery * Effective planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident interpreting and working with customer and business data. * Collaborative team player What we offer you * Basic salary up to £65,000 per annum, pro rata for 9 months * Annual holiday allowance of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays * Life Assurance (based on pensionable earnings) * Generous contributory Pension scheme * 1 days paid charitable workday * Wellbeing support programmes About us Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities