Product Development Manager

Royal London Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal London Group is seeking a Product Developer Manager to lead product development and introduction in asset management. This role involves managing fund launches, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product development, a strong grasp of investment products, and excellent project management skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong product development experience in asset management.
• Knowledge of product structures, particularly UCITS and AIFs in the UK and Ireland.
• Strong understanding of various asset/fund types: equity, fixed income, property.

Responsibilities

• Manage new fund launches and significant changes to existing products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Engage with key stakeholders including fund managers and operational teams.

Skills

Product development experience

Understanding of investment products

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Product Developer Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Home / Office based - 50% hybrid

Closing date: 20th February 2025

We are seeking to hire an experienced Product Development Manager to join Royal London Asset Management to lead the development and market introduction of new products/funds within our Proposition Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the product launch lifecycle, from business case to implementation, ensuring all regulatory, commercial, operational, and jurisdictional requirements are met.

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in an expanding business environment, we’d like to hear from you.

About the role

• Effectively manage new fund launches, from simple to more complex, across different asset classes, fund types, and across both the UK and Ireland.
• Manage significant changes to existing products including regulatory changes to new and existing products.
• Manage all internal and external approvals.
• Know and apply product development process with customers’ needs at heart (fit with Royal London Values).
• Effectively manage a variety of key stakeholders, including fund managers, operational teams, sales teams, and senior management.

About you

• Strong product development experience in asset management.
• Knowledge of product structures, in particular UCITS and AIFs domiciled in the UK and Ireland.
• Strong understanding of investment products, including familiarity with various asset/fund types: equity, fixed income, property, cash, multi-asset, derivatives.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of regulatory environment and authorised funds, including UCITS, AIFMD, COBS, COLL.
• Experience of developing and taking to market complex client-centric investment solutions.
• Strong project management and implementation skills.
• Possess a positive attitude in all areas of work.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Be able to communicate verbally and through written means effectively and provide a professional level of information within the business.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We’ve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here.

Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognized and respected – whatever their background.