We\'re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Product Manager to join a collaborative Product team supporting the transformation of a global technology platform.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in product management, working alongside experienced Product Managers, Engineers and Operations teams to help deliver large-scale business and technology change.
The Role
As an Assistant Product Manager, you\'ll support the day-to-day management of product initiatives, helping to define requirements, coordinate delivery activities and drive continuous improvement. You\'ll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle while working in an Agile environment focused on delivering real business value.
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
We\'re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Product Manager to join a collaborative Product team supporting the transformation of a global technology platform.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in product management, working alongside experienced Product Managers, Engineers and Operations teams to help deliver large-scale business and technology change.
The Role
As an Assistant Product Manager, you\'ll support the day-to-day management of product initiatives, helping to define requirements, coordinate delivery activities and drive continuous improvement. You\'ll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle while working in an Agile environment focused on delivering real business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Operations teams to support the delivery of new capabilities and ongoing product enhancements.
- Support Product Owners with day-to-day product management activities, including writing and refining user stories, backlog refinement, prioritisation and providing clarity to delivery teams.
- Gather, analyse and interpret business and stakeholder requirements to help shape product features and delivery priorities.
- Monitor business, operational and product trends to provide insights that support product decisions.
- Track delivery progress and key performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve product outcomes and team effectiveness.
- Prepare clear updates, reports and presentations for stakeholders, communicating progress, risks and delivery milestones.
- Contribute ideas to improve ways of working, including the responsible use of automation, AI and modern product tools.
- Play an active role in delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives.
About You
We\'re looking for someone who brings:
- A degree in Business, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working within a product-led, Agile or change delivery environment, with exposure to cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and synthesise information from multiple sources.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- An interest in how automation, AI and emerging technologies can improve product delivery and ways of working.
- Experience within financial services or another regulated industry would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Exposure to tax, custody, depositary or fund services is advantageous, but we\'re equally interested in candidates with strong product, Agile or change experience who are keen to learn and develop their domain knowledge.
What\'s on Offer
- The opportunity to build your product management career within a collaborative, supportive team.
- Involvement in large-scale technology and business transformation programmes.
- Exposure to modern product management practices, Agile delivery and emerging technologies.
- Hybrid working based in Manchester.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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