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