Senior Product Manager – Pensions 

 

Job in a Nutshell: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the design and implementation of a new operating model for our pensions business. This role involves leading a squad of developers to integrate a new platform with internal and external applications, working with colleagues to obtain necessary regulatory permissions, establishing the trust structure, and migrating existing customers to the new model. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our pensions business, ensuring it aligns with strategic goals and regulatory requirements. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Subject Matter Expertise: Become a go-to expert for the pensions product, assuming a visible role within the company and taking responsibility for delivery.  Regulatory and Compliance Leadership: Lead efforts to secure regulatory permissions and establish a compliant operating framework, including setting up the trust.  Strategic Roadmap Development: Define and manage a comprehensive roadmap for the new operating model and platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Ensure best-in-class features and online-only journeys are incorporated into the delivery plan.  Customer Migration: Plan and execute the migration of existing customers to the new platform, ensuring a seamless transition.  Product Development Excellence: Drive innovation in product design (e.g. digital drawdown journeys and delivery of other retirement options) while adhering to financial compliance standards.  Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively across the organization to deliver strategically aligned product development.  Agile Methodology: Lead agile teams through iterative discovery and delivery sprint cycles, participating in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, planning meetings, and retrospectives.  Cross-Departmental Coordination: Act as a liaison among departments, translating ideas and concepts into actionable plans. 

 

Your Skills: 

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.  Product Management Experience: Significant experience within the pensions domain, ideally on defined contribution direct-to-consumer personal pensions.  Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with governance procedures and practices, particularly in the context of financial services. 

 

Desirable Skills: 

Complex Project Delivery: Experience in delivering complex projects that impact multiple teams.  UK Retail Investing Knowledge: Understanding of UK retail investing, including other tax wrappers, is advantageous.  Financial Guidance Expertise: Experience or knowledge of financial guidance and advice, and the distinction between them. 

 

Above all, we are looking for a hard-working and passionate individual with leadership experience, who will bring significant value to our business as we enhance our customer proposition.