Manager - Agri

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a candidate for a product management role in Mumbai, India, within the financial services industry focusing on brokerage and commodities exchange. Responsibilities include product identification, evaluation, and collaboration with regional offices to enhance marketing strategies. The successful applicant will have a background in finance, strong knowledge of agricultural commodities, and excellent communication skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry, especially in brokerage or commodity trading.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural commodities and related market dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Product identification, evaluation, and suitability analysis on the futures platform.
• Collaborate with regional offices on contract design and implementation.
• Develop and deliver presentations, track competitors, and create marketing strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
• Ensure timely identification of key players in commodities.

Skills

Product identification and evaluation

Market dynamics understanding

Communication skills

Data analysis proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Educational background in finance, economics, or related field

Job description

• Opportunity to work with a leading MII
• Opportunity to lead product for a vertical

About Our Client

The employer is a large organization operating within the financial services industry, specifically focusing on brokerage and commodity exchange. The company is known for its strong industry presence and commitment to excellence in financial services.

Job Description

• Product identification, evaluation and study the suitability of the product as a contract on the futures platform.
• Work with regional offices on designing and implementing the contract.
• Develop and deliver insightful presentations.
• Track competitors and develop respond strategies.
• Helping the BD team in developing marketing strategy based on knowledge of established policy and the present nature of the market.
• Work with regional offices on corporate conversions.
• Revisit the product and understand the market dynamics and accordingly realign marketing strategies.
• Ensuring increase of various commodity groups turnover
• Ensuring timely identification of lead physical & futures players in each commodity.
• Providing all relevant information and clarification to the brokers on a commodity or a group of commodities
• Assisting in popularization of new contracts with adding features in the contract
• Representing company in key events / Seminars / conference related to the commodities market
• Reviewing the performance of the Product Specialist team in terms of increase in volumes of commodities, quality of research, adherence to timelines, member interface etc.
• Reviewing the performance of the key physical and futures market participants in terms of new members enrolled, volumes generated from members, number of terminals etc
• Monitoring performance with targets and competition under different parameters
• Ensure monitoring prices, demand & supply factors, global news to stay abreast of markets & latest developments
• Ensuring the smooth coordination with other department heads for lead generation, resolution of member queries/grievances, introduction of best practices for better client servicing etc.
• Delivery enhancements
• MOU's with physical market participants
• Coordination with National Brokers research teams.
• Seminars/event with industry bodies/farmers/FPOs, etc.
• Interaction with regulators

The Successful Applicant

• Educational background in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in the financial services industry, especially in brokerage or commodity trading.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural commodities and related market dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations in the financial services sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities for career growth in a large organization within the financial services industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday leave.
• Exposure to the dynamic and fast-paced world of brokerage and commodity exchange.