Senior Product Manager

Manchester
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Product Manager to join our team in Manchester. The Senior Product Manager will lead the development and management of the core range of AJ Bell investment products. This role requires a detailed knowledge of the investment industry, market trends and customer needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development of a range of products for the AJ Bell platform ensuring our continued growth and competitive edge and delivering against our business vision.What does the job involve?

Define the product vision through understanding the needs of our customers and create products which deliver new business goals and delightful customer experiences
Drive innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, changes in the regulatory environment, emerging technologies, and competitor products.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs and changing competitive landscape to drive continuous innovation and product improvement
Develop product proposals that differentiate AJ Bell, provide value to customers, and enhance our product offering
Collaborate with cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the range of products. Analyse data and metrics to make informed decisions and optimise product performance
Create and maintain product roadmaps and backlogs, prioritising features based on business goals, customer feedback and regulatory requirements
Ensure the D2C products comply with FCA regulations and industry standards, in particular, regarding the Consumer Duty. Work closely with compliance, technical and legal teams to mitigate risks and maintain trust with customers'
Manage products in line with the AJ Bell Product governance framework
Lead and mentor a team of product mangers through fostering a culture of collaboration to encourage creativity and high performance

Competence, knowledge and skills

Financial services knowledge preferably with an investment business
Proven experience in product management within financial services
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Detailed knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
Ability to understand and advocate for customer needs and experiences

About us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:

Competitive starting salary
Starting holiday entitlement of 27, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual free share awards scheme
Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
Health Cash Plan - provided by Simply Health
Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
Free onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike loan scheme
Sick pay+ pledge
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Loans for travel season tickets
Death in service scheme
Paid time off for volunteer work
Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
Ongoing technical training
Professional qualification support
Talent development programmes
Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
Casual dress code
Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.Qualifications

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