Index Product Manager

Position: Index Product Manager (Contract)
A leading global financial markets provider is currently seeking an experienced Product Manager to join their Index business. This role will play a pivotal part in a large‑scale transformation programme, modernising research capabilities and transitioning end-user developed applications into strategic enterprise‑grade solutions.
Job Details:

Start date:

ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Rate: £850-£1000pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Location:

London
Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in data product ownership, technology delivery, business analysis or application delivery within banking or financial services.
Strong background in managing multi‑year product roadmaps, aligning with strategic goals, and delivering technology‑enabled transformations.
Proven experience working across the full project lifecycle and a strong understanding of the SDLC.
Experience transitioning research or prototypes into scalable enterprise solutions, leveraging strategic data and infrastructure.
Ability to define product artefacts including requirements, user journeys, user stories, KPIs and success metrics, ensuring governance and quality.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and acting as the bridge across teams.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex business problems, build credibility and manage expectations effectively.
Understanding of research, operations, or indexing/fund environments is highly beneficial.

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