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Job DescriptionWhat’s in it for you?
This is an important role, covering maternity leave, that is central to the ongoing success of our quoted products. Sitting in our product team, you’ll have full ownership on the BAU of these products, whilst working closely with the strategy team on how we might grow.
The team
Our Retail Distribution Team is known for its technical expertise and personal service. The product side of this business area is 8 strong with a breadth of experience, and forms part of a larger business function consisting of strategy and sales. In addition, you’ll collaborate with other teams such as marketing and operations, and a big part of this role is working closely with our Head of Quoted Companies.
What you’ll be doing
- Product strategy & execution – define and deliver the product strategy for the quoted companies suite. In addition, you’ll set and review sales and outflow targets
- Messaging & Communication – Ensure consistent, commercially effective messaging across all channels, signing off on marketing strategy and collateral, Including regulatory outputs
- Governance & Oversight – Lead product governance including annual reviews, changes in procedures and consumer duty packs
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Act as escalation point for complex cross functional challenges, ensuring we’re driving operational change and overseeing key supplier relationships
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
✔️ Strong commercial acumen
✔️ Proactive, detail-orientated approach with curiosity and problem-solving ability
✔️ Strong background in financial services, with exposure to product or commercial
✔️ Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally
✔️ Confidence in interpreting technical information and simplifying it for the audience
Bonus points if you have:
⭐ Experience in financial modelling
⭐ Experience in venture capital, investment management or financial products
⭐ Knowledge of the quoted companies and AIM market
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen?
This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you’re looking for a challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.
Additional InformationWhat we offer
💰 A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan
✈️ Untracked holiday
🏡 Hybrid working – most of our people spend 50% of their time in the office
⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, employee assistance program & more
👪 Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
🏥 Private medical insurance for you and your family
🚗 Electric vehicle leasing
🌍 The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued, and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development, we embrace and celebrate all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
We're proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process, we’ll be happy to accommodate where possible.
