Product Manager, Specialty Products

Medium; Canada Creek; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial service provider in Canada is looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and promotion of specialty financial products like RDSPs and RESPs. This role demands at least 5 years of experience in product management within financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Annual bonus program

Employer-funded benefits from day one

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks of annual vacation

Defined contribution pension plan with matching

Wellness programs and recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role within financial services.
• Direct experience with RDSPs and/or RESPs, experience with segregated fund products is an asset.
• Strong understanding of competitive landscape and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and promotion of specialty financial products.
• Track and analyze competitor products and market trends.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and external advisors.

Skills

Product management experience

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Product Manager, Specialty Products in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and promotion of specialty financial products, including Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) and Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with internal teams, distribution partners, and external stakeholders to enhance product offerings and advisor experiences. You will track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor products to ensure a strong value proposition. This is a highly visible role that allows you to drive innovation, improve processes, and directly impact business growth while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The position offers flexibility with remote work across Canada or hybrid options in select offices.

• Accountabilities:
• Serve as the primary contact and subject matter expert for RDSPs and RESPs, supporting sales teams, distribution partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Track and analyze competitor products, market trends, and regulatory changes, providing actionable insights to internal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product success.
• Support the development, management, and promotion of specialty products, including creating and updating promotional materials, sales concepts, and training resources.
• Lead initiatives to enhance advisor and customer experiences, implementing tools, resources, and process improvements.
• Conduct training sessions and presentations to educate internal teams and external advisors on product features and benefits.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve business efficiency through technical solutions.
• Requirements:
• University degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role within financial services, including banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, or RESP promoters.
• Direct experience with RDSPs and/or RESPs; experience with segregated fund products is an asset.
• Strong presentation skills and comfort facilitating training as a subject matter expert.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable sales strategies.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other spreadsheet, database, or presentation tools.
• Strong understanding of competitive landscape, distribution channels, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively.
• English language proficiency required for communicating across Canada; additional languages are an asset.
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• Annual bonus program recognizing individual and company performance.
• Employer-funded benefits from day one, including life insurance, disability, health and dental coverage, and health spending account.
• Flexible work arrangements and personal health days.
• Four weeks of annual vacation from hire date.
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching.
• Parental leave and compassionate leave top-up programs.
• Wellness programs, recognition initiatives, and employee referral incentives.

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