Assistant Product Manager

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking an Assistant Product Manager to support product management and development across the UK pooled fund range. The role involves assisting in launching new products for the UK market and implementing changes, including fund mergers and repositioning for growth.

You will work with senior product colleagues to develop knowledge and skills, engage with stakeholders, and help maintain governance through pipelines and logs while supporting the Director of UK

Qualifications

• Numeracy: analyze and present data clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Willing to apply AI to improve product management processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and launching UK fund products.
• Manage small product changes and support major initiatives like mergers or fund closures.
• Maintain product governance: pipelines, run-books, notes and logs.
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate outcomes across the firm.
• Respond to product data requests from internal teams and vendors.
• Support the Director of UK Product Change & Development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to grow product knowledge and skills.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

AI mindset

Organisation

Challenging mindset

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you’ll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We’re intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients’ specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Product Manager covering Product Management and Development across the UK pooled fund range.

How you’ll spend your time…

• Assisting in the development and launch of new products for the UK market.
• Managing the implementation of small changes to products and assisting in the implementation of major product change initiatives including mergers and closures of funds and the repositioning of existing funds for growth.
• Contributing to good product governance through maintenance of product pipelines, run-books, meeting notes and action logs.
• Engagement with stakeholders across the firm to facilitate successful outcomes.
• Responding to product queries and information / data requests from internal departments / external data vendors.
• Provide support for the Director of UK Product Change & Development.
• Working with senior Product colleagues to develop Product knowledge and skills.

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Numeracy: the ability to compile, analyse, interpret and present data in a clear, accurate and concise format. A capable user of Excel
• Literacy and communication: the ability to summarise key points and ideas in a variety of contexts and engage effectively with key stakeholders across the business / ability to draft effective shareholder communications / materials.
• Proactive in applying Artificial Intelligence to improve Product Management processes and decision-making.
• Well organised, diligent and able to meet deadlines
• Willing to challenge and be challenged

It would be great if you also had…

• Previous experience working in asset management or knowledge of life/pension funds, either in a Product role or a related function.
• Possessing an investment-related qualifications, e.g., IMC, or a commitment to attaining such

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Marketing/Product Management

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

We appreciate that work‑life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.