Our Financial Services client is looking for a Product Lead to create and drive product strategies relating to positioning, price and profitability for the product ranges, focussing on product, market and customer needs; whilst being a central product management resource for critical activities, market information and competitor analysis
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar product management role preferably within Financial Services.
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An awareness of the regulatory frameworks governing financial services
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Technology skills – MS Office Suite
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Demonstrable experience delivering under pressure, against deadline
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Demonstrable experience of analytics methods and comparison activity
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Ability to work as part of a small team and make effective contributions
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting into the Head of Products and Marketing, the main purpose of the Product Lead is to help lead the business in achieving strategic product initiatives including targets, finance and sales.
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To manage our product ranges and their development
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Conduct competitor benchmarking and response planning
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Lead new product development strategies
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Create strategic reviews of current product suites on a regular basis
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Deliver robust research into market requirements to aid design of product improvements and innovation
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Create strategic roadmap of product developments with improvement cycles
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Integrate product development approach with Senior Sales and Business teams’ strategy
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Work closely with senior colleagues to ensure product performance meets, and exceeds business needs
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Conduct primary market research both quantitative and qualitative
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Support key colleagues in maintain accurate department documentation
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Review and determine product effectiveness
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Pricing and commercial analytics
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Product profitability modelling
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Conduct market and competitor qualitative and quantitative research
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Assist with product change delivery to market
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Liaise with sourcing systems, and market aggregators
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Deliver timely reports for committee and Senior Manager reviews
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Help build a forward thinking, innovative approach to product strategy and delivery
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary & excellent benefits.