Investment Product Manager | Cape Town

The Recruitment Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm seeks an experienced Investment Product Manager to enhance their international wealth platform. Candidates should have a B.Com degree, a CFA designation, and at least 5 years of experience in the financial services sector, particularly in the international LISP market. The role involves strategic product management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services.
• Experience in the international LISP or investment platform industry.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and translate strategies into product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product strategy and lifecycle management.
• Conduct market research and identify product development opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide product expertise and insights.
• Develop high-quality content for communication and marketing.
• Ensure solutions comply with governance and market standards.

Skills

Product innovation

Strategic thinking

Client-centric approach

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Education

B.Com or related degree

CFA designation

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned financial services professional with a passion for product innovation and a deep understanding of the investment landscape? Do you have a knack for strategic thinking and a client-centric approach? Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investment Product Manager to join their team, focusing on their international wealth platform. This is a rare chance to play a key role in the strategic design, enhancement, and execution of product solutions for a leading investment company. You will be instrumental in driving initiatives that meet the evolving needs of investors and financial advisors across South Africa and selected international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Development: Contribute to the design, enhancement, and lifecycle management of the platform’s products and capabilities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and long-term sustainability. You will evaluate and shape product solutions, incorporating regulatory, compliance, risk, and financial perspectives.
• Market Leadership: Stay ahead of local and global platform trends by conducting in-depth research and market analysis. You will identify strategic opportunities for new product development, growth areas, or the refinement of existing offerings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted partner and specialist, providing product expertise and insights to financial advisers, clients, and internal teams. You will cultivate and strengthen collaborative relationships across functions such as IT, Marketing, Distribution, and Compliance.
• Content & Communication: Develop and refine high-quality content for product-related communication, including marketing materials, thought leadership pieces, and internal documentation.
• Governance & Compliance: Prepare high-quality analysis to support governance and decision-making processes, ensuring all recommendations are well-researched and aligned with business priorities. Maintain up-to-date technical and legislative knowledge to ensure all solutions are compliant and future-fit.

Qualifications & Experience

• A B.Com or related degree is required.
• A CFA designation or actuarial background is essential. This reflects the technical and analytical expertise needed for this specialist investment product role.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial services environment is a must, specifically within the international LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) or investment platform industry.
• Proven exposure to product development, pricing, platform strategy, or capability design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the South African LISP landscape is required, with a strong preference for experience in the offshore LISP market.
• Demonstrated ability to influence diverse stakeholders and translate strategic initiatives into practical product roadmaps.