Product Manager - Public Assets - 12 Month FTC in London

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role: Opportunity to join the 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 the process. Support the Product Directors by progressing various product initiatives and providing direction and leadership where appropriate, in respect of new product development and the ongoing management of the fund range. This is a 12 Month FTC opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all product activities are conducted in a compliant manner that places the end investor at the heart of all decision making.
• Product development; initiate or support development of the product set to ensure it is aligned with the business vision and strategy.
• Product management; initiate or support management of existing product set to ensure it remains fully fit for purpose in terms of customers’ expectations, pricing, profitability and the prevailing regulatory landscape.
• Progress product development and management ideas from concept stage to completion of feasibility and project proposal stage and sponsor the implementation.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders including Investment Teams, Product Governance, Product Compliance Advisory, Distribution channels, Marketing Compliance, Risk and Finance to ensure product initiatives are compliant and fit with the overall business plan.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in M&G’s operational risk.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Likely to have 5 years of Product related experience.
• Understanding of the UK and European financial services markets, together with a working knowledge of the constantly evolving distribution landscapes which prevail in each of these markets.
• Expert knowledge of various product structures including UCITS, QIS, ACS, CCF, UK Pension Funds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (Board level).
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently and drive own agenda.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Effective presentation abilities.
• Demonstrates drive and commitment to delivery.
• Skilled at influencing and building relationships.
• Sound judgment and decisiveness in decision-making.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Strategic vision and ability to align actions with long-term goals.
• Understanding and fulfilment of regulatory requirements.
• Financial and commercial awareness.

Desirable:

• May hold MBA, IMC, CFA or other relevant qualification.
• Strong academic background, including degree.

What we offer: At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• A valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
• Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services.
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks. M&G is also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us.