Assistant Manager - Product Development in Belfast

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
• Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

Purpose of the Job

This role will drive the strategic direction of product development, mentor team members, and ensure the delivery of innovative solutions for the Funds Services sector.

Main Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Mentor, and develop a team of product development professionals. Execute and deliver the strategic roadmap for product development in alignment with business objectives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Project Delivery: Deliver multiple, concurrent technology-enabled transformation projects, ensuring they meet time, quality, and budget expectations. Resolve escalated project risks and issues, and ensure robust governance and reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners. Develop supporting materials and present project updates, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and clients.
• Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering: Manage and own the requirements gathering process, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Champion best practices in business analysis, process improvement, and technology adoption. Translate complex business challenges into strategic technology solutions.

Qualifications Required

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our Product Development team within Fund Services at Ocorian. This role is suited to a professional with a proven track record in leading complex technology-enabled transformation projects, ideally within large firms such as Big 4 consultancies or major banks. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, and who is passionate about developing innovative solutions in the financial services sector.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in technology consulting, business analysis, or project delivery roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity. Experience in a large firm (e.g., Big 4 consulting or a large bank) is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel. Strong familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project). Deep understanding of digital transformation technologies (cloud, automation, analytics, data management, and regulatory data practices).
• Demonstrated people management skills. Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering technology-enabled change. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our three core values. These values underpin everything that we do and reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.

• We are AMBITIOUS - We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - We take the time to understand our clients' needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.