Product Executive

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and were looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. Were digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovationto develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver resultsand keep it simple. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation,ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creatingan environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work SupportYour Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts andrecognise the important contribution you make Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best Howdo we support our employees: All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days ayear and offers access to qualified professionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support. TheRole: To join the growing Product Development Team responsible for public assets across all asset classes (equity, multi-asset and bonds) and help deliver the business goals for the M&G collectives fund range while keeping the investor at the heart of theprocess. Great opportunity to support the product managers in respect of new product development and the ongoing management of the fund range with a focus on specific asset classes as required. Product development; support development of the product set toensure it is aligned with the business vision and strategy. Develop ideas from concept stage through to completion of feasibility and project proposal and business approvals Product management; support ongoing, proactive management of existing product setto ensure it remains fully fit for purpose in terms of customers expectations, pricing, profitability and the prevailing regulatory landscape. Key Work Level Accountabilities: Experienced Colleague: Accountable for providing a quality service or product tocustomers and stakeholders, using skills/experience built through practical experience or training Works within established frameworks and procedures, with the freedom to interpret them to solve a range of problems Delivers outputs that are clearly defined,using discretion over how to achieve them Makes suggestions for improvements to the work of the team, based on previous experience and knowledge of similar situations Key Responsibilities for this role: Work with a variety of stakeholders including InvestmentTeams, Distribution channels, Marketing Compliance, Risk and Finance to ensure product initiatives fits with the overall business plan; Evaluation of range of potential solutions considering the impact for customers, cost and risk Production of reports andfeasibility studies to a high quality Provide accurate technical input to implementation projects and in the provision of product support to the business generally Produce and maintain accurate technical specifications Demonstrable all round contribution tothe team through positive and proactive approach Ensure all product activities are conducted in a compliant manner than places the end investor at the heart of all decision making Assist in maintaining and developing the Product Development & Management process,and ensuring all initiatives follow this process. All round support for key meetings and processes in the product governance model. Develop knowledge on market and consumer trends and regulation, and assess their impact. To work collaboratively with colleaguesand take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&Gs operational risk. Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: May holdIMC, CFA or other relevant qualification Strong academic background, including degree Likely to have 2 years of Product management related experience Good analytical skills and attention to detail Decent knowledge of desktop tools including Word, Excel, Powerpointand Internet Explorer Excellent written and oral communication skills (Board level) Highly self-motivated, with strong ability to work under own initiative and to own agenda Financial and commercial awareness with a good understanding of the UK and Europeanfinancial services markets. Some knowledge of various product structures including UCITS, QIS, ACS, CCF, UK Pension Funds together with a working knowledge of the constantly evolving distribution landscapes which prevail in each of these markets Conceptualthinkin Drive and deliver Judgement and decisivenes Identify and fulfil regulatory requirements Work Level: Experienced Colleague Recruiter Name: Phoebe Ewers Closing Date: 15th December 2021 We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to:Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas Deliver Results - Focuson outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things