Senior Product Manager

About the employer

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a global investment firm with a large team and diverse capabilities, delivering a range of investment strategies and bespoke solutions to clients.

The Senior UK Product Manager leads the Product Change and Development agenda for the UK market. This includes directing product change initiatives across existing funds and the design and launch of new products, working with stakeholders across the organization to achieve strong customer outcomes and commercial success.

• Lead in the research, design, development and launch of new funds/products for the UK market.
• Ensure product design meets the needs of defined target markets and segments.
• Prepare product ideas, including business cases and proposals, and present to relevant committees and boards.
• Manage a range of predominantly UK-domiciled pooled investment fund products through the post-launch lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and clear customer outcomes.
• Lead product change initiatives across the product lifecycle, including changes to product features, investment objectives and policies, fees and charges, and fund closures and mergers.
• Lead cross-functional working groups on larger or more complex initiatives, managing stakeholder expectations and delivering against budgets and timelines.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and address regulatory and industry changes that impact product design and features on new and existing products.
• Respond to internal product queries and provide subject-matter expertise on fund features, regulatory considerations and product changes.

• Contribute to the Product Implementation Working Group to communicate the product change agenda and enable changes to be understood and managed by stakeholders.
• Participate in the Fund Pricing and Dealing Committee and lead the Fund Naming Advisory Group and Risk Matrix Working Group to focus on fair treatment of customers and Consumer Duty.
• Coach and support junior team members, providing guidance on product change and development initiatives.
• Act as an alternate representative for the Director of UK Product Change & Development on relevant committees and working groups as required.

• Proven experience in product management and product development within asset management.
• Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, including UCITS, Non-UCITS and AIFM frameworks.
• Thorough understanding of how investment products are designed, launched and managed through the full product lifecycle to meet the needs of distinct client segments.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing regulatory change projects.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, ability to present recommendations clearly, chair effective meetings and build consensus.
• Team skills and the ability to engage and influence colleagues in the team and across the business.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and deliver to deadlines.
• Highly numerate and analytical, with ability to produce business cases and proposals for committees and boards.

• Knowledge and experience of Sustainable/Responsible investment frameworks and the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and/or European SFDR experience.
• Knowledge of Pension/Life/Investment Trust products and wrappers is an advantage.
• Relevant investment-related qualification, e.g., IMC or equivalent.

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. In-person collaboration is foundational to achieving results. Employees are in the office at least four days per week, with the option to work from home one day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time; specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Marketing/Product Management

Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer and a company that values inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.