Overview
Our Chief Commercial office now have the new opportunity to join us as Group Head of Product Governance who will be responsible for product governance of the combined Coventry Building Society Group. The role holder will be responsible for the product change portfolio product governance, planning and regulatory reporting. It will require collaboration with a range of stakeholders up to Board level across both organisations, as well as 3rd party stakeholders and external regulatory bodies. Responsibilities will include chairing the product change committee and collaborating with Heads of to align planning, governance and change initiatives. Regulatory reporting and insight (i.e. Consumer Duty reporting) as well as first line product risk monitoring. The role holder will chair product prioritisation forum - ensuring teams are working on the right things at the right times, that we have solid business cases and understand feasibility, dependencies and trade-offs. It will manage the 5-year roadmap of product change contributing to the long-term strategic plan (3-5 years), OKRs, team goals, and target operating model.
Responsibilities
* Chair the product change committee and collaborate with Heads of to align planning, governance and change initiatives.
* Oversee regulatory reporting and insight (e.g. Consumer Duty reporting) and first line product risk monitoring.
* Chair the product prioritisation forum to ensure teams are working on the right things at the right times, with solid business cases and clear understanding of feasibility, dependencies and trade-offs.
* Manage the 5-year roadmap of product change and contribute to the long-term strategic plan (3-5 years), OKRs, team goals, and target operating model.
Benefits
* Car allowance
* Private medical and health screenings
* 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme
* Personal pension with matched contributions
* Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Extensive wellbeing support
* Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience in a senior-level governance or planning role in financial services
* Demonstrable expertise in first line risk management, and regulatory reporting including Consumer Duty
* Adept at producing high-level outputs and coordinating stakeholder engagement across multiple teams
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, capable of translating complex challenges into actionable insights
* Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and influencing
* Experience of operating in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with multiple high-priority demands
* Adept at managing relationships, securing stakeholder buy-in, and driving alignment across diverse teams
Desirable experience
* Leadership experience in a product, finance or strategy role
* Evidence of leading through an integration
* Skilled at navigating shifting priorities and evolving market conditions in a dual organisational setting
About us
We\'re one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others. We\'re officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues. We\'re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you\'ll build more than just a career with us. All together, better.
Flexibility
We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we\'ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are.
Location
Manchester
Other
Check out our latest roles
Cookie Preferences
#J-18808-Ljbffr