Product Manager - Public Assets

M&G; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee product initiatives within the public asset sector. This role requires extensive knowledge of UK and European markets along with proven experience in product management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Support for diverse communities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of various product structures including UCITS and UK Pension Funds.
• Highly self-motivated and able to influence stakeholders.
• Identify and fulfil regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all product activities are conducted in a compliant manner.
• Product development to align with business vision and strategy.
• Mentor Product Executive and Senior Product Executives.

Skills

Experience within a Product related role

Understanding of the UK and European financial services markets

Excellent written and oral communication skills (Board level)

Strong ability to work under own initiative

Collaborating with and influencing stakeholders

Financial and commercial awareness

Education

Degree

MBA, IMC, CFA or relevant qualification

Job description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role

Opportunity to join the Product Development Team responsible for public assets across all asset classes (equity, multi-asset and bonds) and help deliver the business goals for the M&G collectives fund range while keeping the investor at the heart of the process. Support the Product Directors by progressing various product initiatives and providing direction and leadership where appropriate, in respect of new product development and the ongoing management of the fund range.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all product activities are conducted in a compliant manner that places the end investor at the heart of all decision making
• Product development; initiate or support development of the product set to ensure it is aligned with the business vision and strategy.
• Product management; initiate or support management of existing product set to ensure it remains fully fit for purpose in terms of customers’ expectations, pricing, profitability and the prevailing regulatory landscape.
• Progress product development and management ideas from concept stage to completion of feasibility and project proposal stage and sponsor the implementation.
• Support development and management activities around client-specific mandates
• Work with a variety of stakeholders including Investment Teams, Product Governance, Product Compliance Advisory, Distribution channels, Marketing Compliance, Risk and Finance to ensure product initiatives are compliant and fit with the overall business plan;
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G’s operational risk.
• Mentor Product Executive and Senior Product Executives.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience within a Product related role
• Understanding of the UK and European financial services markets, together with a working knowledge of the constantly evolving distribution landscapes which prevail in each of these markets
• Expert knowledge of various product structures including UCITS, QIS, ACS, CCF, UK Pension Funds,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (Board level)
• Highly self-motivated, with strong ability to work under own initiative and to own agenda
• Collaborating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Identify and fulfil regulatory requirements
• Financial and commercial awareness

Desirable

• May hold MBA, IMC, CFA or other relevant qualification
• Strong academic background, including degree

Work Level: Manager or Expert

Recruiter: Andre Martin-Comrie

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they opt in to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers at mandg dot com