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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Product Manager to join our team in Manchester. The Senior Product Manager will lead the development and management of the core range of AJ Bell investment products. This role requires a detailed knowledge of the investment industry, market trends and customer needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development of a range of products for the AJ Bell platform ensuring our continued growth and competitive edge and delivering against our business vision.What does the job involve?Define the product vision through understanding the needs of our customers and create products which deliver new business goals and delightful customer experiencesDrive innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, changes in the regulatory environment, emerging technologies, and competitor products.Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs and changing competitive landscape to drive continuous innovation and product improvementDevelop product proposals that differentiate AJ Bell, provide value to customers, and enhance our product offeringCollaborate with cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch to ensure timely delivery of high-quality productsEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the range of products. Analyse data and metrics to make informed decisions and optimise product performanceCreate and maintain product roadmaps and backlogs, prioritising features based on business goals, customer feedback and regulatory requirementsEnsure the D2C products comply with FCA regulations and industry standards, in particular, regarding the Consumer Duty. Work closely with compliance, technical and legal teams to mitigate risks and maintain trust with customers’Manage products in line with the AJ Bell Product governance frameworkLead and mentor a team of product mangers through fostering a culture of collaboration to encourage creativity and high performanceCompetence, knowledge and skillsFinancial services knowledge preferably with an investment businessProven experience in product management within financial servicesEducated to degree level or equivalent.Detailed knowledge of the FCA regulatory frameworkStrong strategic thinking and decision-making abilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage internal and external stakeholdersAbility to understand and advocate for customer needs and experiencesAbout us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK''s ''Best 100 Companies to Work For’ forsix consecutive yearsand in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:Starting holiday entitlement of 27, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by Simply HealthDiscounted private healthcare scheme and dental planFree onsite gymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much morePersonal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshopsOngoing technical trainingPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesCasual dress codeAccess to a range of benefits from our sponsorship dealsAt AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That''s why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we''d love to speak to ..... full job details .....
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