Investment Product Manager

Mattioli Woods plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Benenden Healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Training & development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Mattioli Woods plc is seeking a capable leader to own and develop the investment product range—from idea to launch and ongoing review. You will work directly with senior leaders to drive strategy and ensure robust governance.

You will shape the product framework, manage key supplier relationships, and translate complex topics for stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment product management and product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of UK financial regulation (MiFID II, COLL, PROD).
• Experience with vendor contracts and external relationships.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch new investment products across OEICs, model portfolios and discretionary mandates.
• Own product governance, ensuring MiFID II, COLL, COBS, Consumer Duty and PROD compliance.
• Manage relationships with ACDs, platforms, index providers and data suppliers.
• Analyze competitors, pricing and product performance to position the range.
• Collaborate across investment, compliance, legal, operations and distribution.

Skills

5+ years exp

Fund manufacturing

Discretionary model portfolios

Product lifecycle

UK regulation MiFID II

External vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Build the product range at a pivotal moment!

We design and run our own investment products across funds, model portfolios and bespoke discretionary mandates, and we have ambitious plans to grow that range significantly. We are looking for someone to lead it. help us achieve that vision.

This is a newly created role with real autonomy and accountability. You will be our single point of source of expertise on investment product, working directly with our Managing Director, Investments and Governance, and our senior investment leadership team. You will take ownership of our the Mattioli Woods investments product range from first idea to launch and ongoing review.

What you will do

• design and launch new investment products: lead the development of strategic product requirements for Mattioli Woods investments OEICs, model portfolios and bespoke discretionary mandates, and keep our product roadmap in step with business strategy
• own product governance: act as the first line expert for our manufactured products, meeting MiFID II, COLL, COBS, Consumer Duty and PROD requirements, and write the papers that take decisions through governance forums
• manage key relationships: run the day-to-day relationship with our Authorised Corporate Director (ACD), and look after contracts with platforms, index providers and data suppliers
• make the commercial case: analyse competitors, pricing and product performance, and work with distribution and marketing colleagues so our range is well positioned
• bring people with you: build strong relationships across investment, compliance, legal, operations and distribution, and explain complex topics in plain terms

What we are looking for

You will shape our framework for investment product design and first line product governance. set the standard for how we do product here, rather than inherit it. You will build the framework as well as work within it, and you will be credible with senior stakeholders and external partners alike.

You will have:

• about 5+ years’ experience in investment product management
• exposure to both fund manufacturing and wealth or discretionary model portfolio solutions
• hands-on experience of launching and closing products across the full lifecycle
• a solid understanding of UK regulation, including MiFID II, COLL, COBS, Consumer Duty and PROD
• experience of owning supplier contracts or external relationships, such as ACDs, index providers or data providers
• strong analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication

It would help if you also have an IMC, CFA or CAIA qualification (or are working towards one), and experience of a smaller, fast-growing business where breadth and adaptability matter.

You do not need to have done every part of this role. If you have deep product expertise and want to build something significant, we would like to hear from you.

Why Mattioli Woods?

Mattioli Woods is a people-first, FCA-regulated wealth management firm with a strong reputation built over decades. As one of the UK’s leading wealth management groups, we have the scale, reach and momentum to offer real career opportunity - and for someone joining in a leadership role like this, that means genuine scope to grow and shape how things are done.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career here at Mattioli Woods, take on greater responsibility, and make a real impact. You'll benefit from our continued investment in your development and the support of a collaborative, close-knit finance function.

We offer:

• health cash plan (Core Level 1)
• Benenden Healthcare (company-funded; includes 24/7 GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy, medical diagnostics, and access to selected surgical treatments)
• 5% Employer and 5% Employee minimum Group Pension contribution (if you choose to contribute 6%, we will match this)
• 4x salary life assurance and group income protection
• 25 days' holiday plus statutory (increasing with service)
• hybrid working – a blend of home and office time
• training and development opportunities
• a supportive, collaborative team environment