Proposition Specialist

Standard Life plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch Allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Standard Life plc in Ireland is seeking a Proposition Specialist for a 2-year Fixed Term Contract to join the Proposition Operations team. You will manage BAU product activities for the Standard Life International portfolio and support strategic migration projects, ensuring regulatory and governance standards are met.

You will collaborate across Proposition, Operations, Digital, Technology and Change, translating requirements into practical delivery while maintaining strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Knowledge of life and pensions products and related journeys is desirable.
• Knowledge of Standard Life products and propositions is desirable.
• Ability to take ownership of defined activities with independence, while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Experience assessing product or customer impacts and translating into requirements, recommendations or actions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across BAU and project activity with good organization.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of BAU product activities across the Standard Life International portfolio, including product maintenance and reviews.
• Coordinate product changes from assessment to implementation with clear documentation.
• Provide product expertise to migration programme including analysis, requirements and testing.
• Assess impact on customers, advisers and processes; escalate concerns and act on recommendations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into delivery outcomes.
• Review product and customer information for accuracy and alignment with terms and regulations.
• Prepare papers, updates and recommendations for governance and present product matters when needed.
• Maintain product records, trackers and governance evidence for audit readiness.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across BAU and migration activities.
• Support test planning, execution, defect assessment, implementation and post-delivery review.
• Build stakeholder relationships and act as a reliable product contact.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of product processes.
• Ensure customer outcomes and regulatory/governance obligations remain central.

Skills

Life and pensions products

Customer journeys

Operational processes

Independence with guidance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (24 months)

Job Title:

Proposition Specialist

Benefits:

• €52,000 - 65,000 base salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension (matched up to a further 2%), Funded Industry Qualifications, Lunch Allowance, Hybrid working .

We offer salaries within the stated pay range. Typically, new hires start at the lower end of the range, though recognition of relevant experience and prior service may result in a higher starting salary.

Who are we?

We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.

The role-

We're looking for Product Specialists on a 2 year Fixed term Contract (FTC) basis to join our Proposition Operations team. This is a delivery-focused role supporting the effective management and development of the Standard Life International product portfolio, while also providing product expertise to our strategic migration programme.

Working as part of the wider Proposition Operations team, you will take ownership of a range of product activities and product-related deliverables. You will apply your knowledge and judgement to assess product and customer impacts, develop recommendations and support the successful delivery of change. You will work across Proposition, Operations, Digital, Technology, Change and other business areas, managing agreed activities with appropriate independence and escalating material risks or decisions where required.

Key Responsibilities

Taking ownership of BAU product activities across the Standard Life International portfolio, including product maintenance, periodic reviews, customer literature and product-related queries.

• Coordinating product changes from initial assessment through to implementation, ensuring requirements, decisions, actions and supporting evidence are clearly documented and progressed.
• Providing product expertise to the strategic migration programme, including product analysis, information gathering, requirements development, impact assessments, testing and issue resolution.
• Assessing the impact of product and platform changes on customers, advisers, operational processes and existing product terms, escalating material concerns and recommending appropriate actions.
• Working closely with Proposition, Operations, Digital, Technology and Change colleagues to translate product requirements into practical delivery outcomes.
• Reviewing product and customer information for accuracy, consistency and alignment with product terms, regulatory requirements and agreed customer outcomes.
• Preparing clear papers, updates and recommendations for working groups and governance forums, and presenting product matters where appropriate.
• Maintaining effective product records, trackers, processes and governance evidence to support oversight, decision-making and audit readiness.
• Identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies across BAU and migration activity, using judgement to resolve matters or escalating where necessary.
• Supporting test planning, execution, defect assessment, implementation and post-delivery review for product and migration changes.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and acting as a reliable product contact across BAU and programme activity.
• Sharing product knowledge with colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across product processes and ways of working.
• Ensuring customer outcomes, regulatory obligations and internal governance standards remain central to all activity.

Key Skills

Experience working in a product, proposition, operations or change role within financial services.

• Knowledge of life and pensions products, customer journeys and associated operational processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of Standard Life products and propositions is desirable.
• Ability to take ownership of defined activities and deliver work with a good level of independence, while recognising when guidance or escalation is required.
• Experience assessing product or customer impacts and translating detailed information into clear requirements, recommendations or actions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across BAU and project activity, with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear governance material and explain product matters to different audiences.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and a practical approach to resolving issues.
• A customer-focused mindset and a good understanding of the importance of regulatory, risk and governance requirements.
• A willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues and continue developing broader product expertise.

We Want To Hire The Whole Version Of You.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.

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