Senior Product Manager – Pensions (NUTMEG)

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, J.P. Morgan, seeks a Senior Product Manager in Pensions to lead the design and implementation of a new operating model. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the pensions sector, focusing on regulatory compliance and product development excellence while collaborating across teams for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the pensions domain.
• Familiarity with governance procedures in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of a new operating model for pensions.
• Develop and manage the product roadmap ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Product Management Experience

Complex Project Delivery

UK Retail Investing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Product Manager – Pensions (NUTMEG)

Job in a Nutshell:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the design and implementation of a new operating model for our pensions business. This role involves leading a squad of developers to integrate a new platform with internal and external applications, working with colleagues to obtain necessary regulatory permissions, establishing the trust structure, and migrating existing customers to the new model. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our pensions business, ensuring it aligns with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Become a go-to expert for the pensions product, assuming a visible role within the company and taking responsibility for delivery.
• Regulatory and Compliance Leadership: Lead efforts to secure regulatory permissions and establish a compliant operating framework, including setting up the trust.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Define and manage a comprehensive roadmap for the new operating model and platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Ensure best-in-class features and online-only journeys are incorporated into the delivery plan.
• Customer Migration: Plan and execute the migration of existing customers to the new platform, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Product Development Excellence: Drive innovation in product design (e.g. digital drawdown journeys and delivery of other retirement options) while adhering to financial compliance standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively across the organization to deliver strategically aligned product development.
• Agile Methodology: Lead agile teams through iterative discovery and delivery sprint cycles, participating in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, planning meetings, and retrospectives.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Act as a liaison among departments, translating ideas and concepts into actionable plans.

Your Skills:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Product Management Experience: Significant experience within the pensions domain, ideally on defined contribution direct-to-consumer personal pensions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with governance procedures and practices, particularly in the context of financial services.

Desirable Skills:

• Complex Project Delivery: Experience in delivering complex projects that impact multiple teams.
• UK Retail Investing Knowledge: Understanding of UK retail investing, including other tax wrappers, is advantageous.
• Financial Guidance Expertise: Experience or knowledge of financial guidance and advice, and the distinction between them.

Above all, we are looking for a hard-working and passionate individual with leadership experience, who will bring significant value to our business as we enhance our customer proposition.