Assistant Product Manager

Empire Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Life is seeking an Assistant Product Manager in Toronto to support the Investment Product and Marketing team. The role involves collaborating on product strategies, marketing initiatives, and operational efficiencies, focusing on building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong data analytics skills and a background in investment products or marketing.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Employer-funded benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks annual vacation

Defined contribution pension plan

Wellness and recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Investment Product, Marketing or Asset Management roles.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish to meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritization skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Directors and Managers to implement product marketing plans.
• Conduct competitive analysis and maintain marketing materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

CSC or CFA

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Meets

Adobe

Job description

Location : Hybrid- Toronto

Empire life is looking to hire an Assistant Product Manager to join our Investment Product and Marketing team!

Why pursue this opportunity

Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

Join a transforming business -we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

The opportunity- collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion- we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

Support Product Directors and Product Managers to develop, manage and implement product and marketing plans for Retail Investment Products

Update and maintain marketing materials and websites, partnering with internal stakeholders and leveraging internal tools to complete reviews, approvals, translation, and web postings

Support competitive analysis of funds and products utilizing industry data, tools and materials; create competitive materials, reporting and / or dashboards to identify trends, key insights and inform product strategy

Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to update and maintain point of sale materials, fund facts and fund profiles

Manage updates to other tools and materials, such as illustration software

Support and identify opportunities to improve automation, improve business efficiency and processes using technical tools and resources

Assist with new product and marketing initiatives, including product and fund launches

Support for day-to-day product management inquiries, marketing campaigns, advisor communications, and sales team activations

Ensure our value proposition and key messages are consistent and resonate with the target audiences

Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to manage day-to-day tasks and projects

Gain knowledge of the segregated fund industry regulatory, distribution, and business environments

Adopt a test, learn, and optimize the approach to consistently improve metrics to measure the impact of initiatives

Other tasks and projects as assigned

What we’re looking for you to have

2-3 years of experience in an Investment Product, Marketing or Asset Management roles

CSC or CFA are an asset

Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills

Strong ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail

Collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, investment management, operations and compliance teams to ensure product success

Strong communication skills both written and oral

Demonstrated ability to manage assigned projects from start to finish to meet deadlines and stakeholder needs

Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Meets, Adobe

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes :

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs