Product Associate, Italy

ION Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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CCNL Metalmeccanico

Salary €40k–€45k

International technology group

International teams exposure

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

ION Group (Cedacri) is seeking a Product Associate to join our Product function. The role targets professionals with 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally from consulting and financial services environments, who can leverage analytical and stakeholder management skills to shape product strategy and delivery.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Operations and business stakeholders to drive initiatives, define roadmaps, and monitor performance metrics in a fast-paced,

Competenze

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field (with honours preferred).
• 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting firms, product management, product analysis, business analysis, financial services, ICT, or related areas.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process optimisation, product development, or digital transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data and requirements into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to engage multiple stakeholders, gather requirements, conduct analyses, and present findings effectively, ideally from a consulting background.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and financial services.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and English.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Contribute innovative ideas to deliver best-in-class products and solutions for clients.
• Analyse business needs, market trends, customer requirements, and competitive landscapes to support product strategy and roadmap development.
• Apply analytical thinking to identify opportunities for product improvement and business growth.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders to define and implement solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of product initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support definition, monitoring, and analysis of key product performance indicators and metrics.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drive product intelligence initiatives through data sources, market research, and customer insights.
• Contribute to development and adoption of methodologies and tools for product innovation and decision-making.
• Support product lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, business analysis, testing, implementation, and post-launch monitoring.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project delivery

Communication

Formazione

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Management

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations worldwide. We strive to simplify how people work by delivering workflow and process automation software, real‑time data, and business intelligence that help organizations make better decisions.

We have 13,000+ employees operating across 80+ offices globally and serve more than 4,800 customers worldwide. As part of ION Group, Cedacri continues to drive innovation and support digital transformation within the financial services industry.

To strengthen our Product function, we are looking for talented professionals to join our team as Product Associate. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with 3‑5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained within management consulting, business consulting, digital transformation consulting, financial services consulting, or similar advisory environments. We are particularly interested in professionals who have developed strong analytical, stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and project delivery capabilities through consulting experiences and who are eager to apply these skills in a product‑oriented and innovation‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute innovative ideas to deliver best‑in‑class products and solutions for our clients.
• Analyse business needs, market trends, customer requirements, and competitive landscapes to support product strategy and roadmap development.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills to identify opportunities for product improvement and business growth.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders to define and implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery of product initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the definition, monitoring, and analysis of key product performance indicators and metrics.
• Prepare and deliver high‑quality presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive product intelligence initiatives through internal and external data sources, market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of methodologies, tools, and best practices that support product innovation and decision‑making.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, business analysis, testing, implementation, and post‑launch monitoring.

Other duties

We may ask you to perform other tasks and duties as your role expands.

Your skills, experience, and qualifications required

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field (with honours preferred).
• 3‑5 years of professional experience, preferably gained within consulting firms, product management, product analysis, business analysis, financial services, ICT, or related areas.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process optimisation, product development, or digital transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to transform complex data and business requirements into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Proven ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, gather requirements, conduct structured analyses, and present findings effectively, ideally developed in a consulting environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and financial services.
• Excellent knowledge of both Italian and English.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong customer orientation, proactive mindset, and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico).
• Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €40,000 to €45,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, not lower than B2 level and commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry.
• Exposure to international teams, innovative projects, and strategic product initiatives in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities within a global organization.

Location

According to the Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates belonging to the protected categories list will be given priority.