Product and Proposition Manager

Position: Product and Proposition Manager (Contract)
Product and Proposition Manager

Location:

Bromley, Kent

Salary:
Up To £65,000

FTC 9 months, Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Proposition and Product Manager, who wants to get involved in helping shape and execute Foresters’ proposition strategy to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract.

Your focus will be split between supporting new product and proposition development, together with in-cycle product management.

Your day to day will include:

* Support/ manage the identification and ideation of new proposition and product opportunities

* Support/ manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from idea and prototyping to launch and market success

* Lead/ support the orchestration of product reviews for Foresters , maintaining a structured process and timeline. Ensuring all business requirements and timelines are considered to deliver effective product governance

* Recommend and embed product governance principles and practices within the business

* Identify special needs of vulnerable customers, recommending business practices to deliver good customer outcome

* Collection and analysis of relevant management information of products and business practices

* Leverage data, customer insights, market research and regulations to inform business decision making and continuously improving our products

* Make evidence-based recommendations for propositions and product management, which could include potential mitigating actions

* Present conclusions and findings in an engaging and easily understandable way for stakeholders at the right level for respective audiences

* Work with our Compliance team in the identification and assessment of any risks that are identified

* Champion good customer outcomes and a customer-focussed culture in the organisation

* Keep up to date with FCA regulations, guidance and any industry best practice and share that learning with the Foresters team

Working hours are 35 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times can vary from 7.30am to 9.30am. After a successful training period there is flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

What we require

* Strong familiarity and experience in Financial Services

* Successful track record of bringing propositions ‘to market’ and their life-cycle management.

* Previous product management

* Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within Financial Services

* Understanding and experience of Consumer Duty regulations

* Evidence of a customer-focused mindset with proven ability to balance customer experience with commercial objectives

* Strong communication and presentation skills

* Demonstrated experience of applying strategic thinking balanced with delivery

* Effective planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident interpreting and working with customer and business data.

* Collaborative team player

What we offer you

* Basic salary up to £65,000 per annum, pro rata for 9 months

* Annual holiday allowance of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Life Assurance (based on pensionable earnings)

* Generous contributory Pension scheme

* 1 days paid charitable workday

* Wellbeing support programmes

About us

Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities