Product Development Manager - Financial Services - Hybrid - Forward Role : Job Details

Do you want to shape a Product division within a growing team and business? Do you want a join an ambitious business with a great mission and brilliant values? Do you have experience working with the finance sector? 

If so, read on!

An innovate financial services business, which truly puts their customers at the heart of all they do, is looking for their first Product Development Manager to spearhead a brand new division. Within this role, you will develop and deliver the insurance product strategy and lead on all aspects of the product development process.

Within the role, you will:

• Review the market for new product development opportunities.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process, from initial concept through to product launch.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to inform product strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the products are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company goals.
• Analyse product performance translating insights into requirements.
• Ensure all new and existing products comply with the UK regulatory environment, including FCA rules, and adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Produce proposal and reports to management relating to new products or the performance of existing of products.

About you:

• Previous experience in a product development managerial role (preferably in insurance).
• Proven track record of developing and launching customer centric product propositions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, previous budget / P&L responsibility.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience of digital platforms and working with technical teams.
• Creative and solutions focussed.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000.
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the South Manchester office.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Option to buy 5 additional holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Health care plan.
• 8% pension contribution.
• Learning and development.
• Heaps of progression within a thriving culture.

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