Assistant Product Manager , Investment Products

Empire Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Product Manager to join their dynamic Investment Product and Marketing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative projects that drive business transformation. The successful candidate will engage in product management, marketing initiatives, and competitive analysis, all while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a passion for investment products and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks annual vacation

Defined contribution pension plan

Top-up programs for parental leave

Employee referral program

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Investment Product or Marketing roles.
• Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills required.
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Directors in developing product and marketing plans.
• Conduct competitive analysis and create materials to inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage marketing materials.

Skills

Data Analytics

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing

Undergraduate degree in Business

CSC or CFA

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Adobe

Job description

Assistant Product Manager, Investment Products

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

1. Our mission - make insurance, investments and benefits simple, fast and easy for our customers.
2. Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.
3. The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.
4. 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
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing or Business
• 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
• Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions
• 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
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail]