DescriptionSenior Product Manager Pensions
Job in a Nutshell:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the design and implementation of a new operating model for our pensions business. This role involves leading a squad of developers to integrate a new platform with internal and external applications working with colleagues to obtain necessary regulatory permissions establishing the trust structure and migrating existing customers to the new model. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our pensions business ensuring it aligns with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Subject Matter Expertise:Become a goto expert for the pensions product assuming a visible role within the company and taking responsibility for delivery.
- Regulatory and Compliance Leadership:Lead efforts to secure regulatory permissions and establish a compliant operating framework including setting up the trust.
- Strategic Roadmap Development:Define and manage a comprehensive roadmap for the new operating model and platform ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Ensure bestinclass features and onlineonly journeys are incorporated into the delivery plan.
- Customer Migration:Plan and execute the migration of existing customers to the new platform ensuring a seamless transition.
- Product Development Excellence:Drive innovation in product design (e.g. digital drawdown journeys and delivery of other retirement options) while adhering to financial compliance standards.
- Team Collaboration:Work collaboratively across the organization to deliver strategically aligned product development.
- Agile Methodology:Lead agile teams through iterative discovery and delivery sprint cycles participating in agile ceremonies such as daily standups planning meetings and retrospectives.
- CrossDepartmental Coordination:Act as a liaison among departments translating ideas and concepts into actionable plans.
Your Skills:
- Educational Background:Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.
- Product Management Experience:Significant experience within the pensions domain ideally on defined contribution directtoconsumer personal pensions.
- Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity with governance procedures and practices particularly in the context of financial services.
Desirable Skills:
- Complex Project Delivery:Experience in delivering complex projects that impact multiple teams.
- UK Retail Investing Knowledge:Understanding of UK retail investing including other tax wrappers is advantageous.
- Financial Guidance Expertise:Experience or knowledge of financial guidance and advice and the distinction between them.
Above all we are looking for a hardworking and passionate individual with leadership experience who will bring significant value to our business as we enhance our customer proposition.
Required Experience:
Senior IC