Business Area: Product StrategyLocation: London Reporting to: Global Head of Product StrategyJob title: Product Strategy ManagerWho we’re looking forA highly driven, dynamic individual with a strong desire to understand markets and the asset management industry, and who believes in the power of data driven decisions. This role is responsible for providing market intelligence and insight to inform thinking within the Product Strategy team, and ultimately to help guide strategic decision-making across the business. This individual should be passionate about analysing and understanding market trends and competitive dynamics and have skills to work within large data sets in order to unlock valuable product and client insights. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. It is responsible for setting the overall product strategy, defining the product range, identifying opportunities, and working closely with the Investment and Distribution divisions to evolve our strategies and help focus commercial activity. The team leads strategic product initiatives for the firm, owning the process from idea through to execution, working closely with the Product Development and Governance teams to own the Product Lifecycle. What you’ll doAnalyse client needs, competitive dynamics & the investment context—in collaboration with Distribution, Product, and Investment colleagues—to define our product and solutions rangeProactively provide market intelligence and trends Ensure Schroders' product set is optimised to meet evolving client demand and stay competitive and relevant against the investment landscapeAnalyse Schroders' investment product offerings and compare to competing products to support favourable positioning strategiesThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you needRelevant experience in financial services or management consulting, ideally in a client-facing, front-office teamDirect knowledge of the asset management industry from a strategic perspective preferred but not essentialStrong data analysis, and presentation skillsStructured approach to solving problems using a data-driven approach and a variety of sources to refine and validate ideasProactive team player with a strong commitment to high standards and getting the job doneExcellent interpersonal skills, an ability to establish and maintain productive, cooperative working relationships, and the presence to effectively engage and influence stakeholdersWhat you’ll be likeGreat at working both independently and with other people, sharing and communicating decisionsHighly curious and self-motivated A critical thinker who's able to look at things from different anglesStrong technical knowledge on market trends and competitor dynamicsGreat at unpicking a problem, from start to end, owning and delivering the solutionComfortable expressing a point of view Able to work well under pressure, on several priorities at once, and with tight deadlinesWe recognise potential, whoever you areOur purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
Strategic Product manager (Permanent) in London employer: Schroders
Schroders is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our Asset Management team in London. We offer robust employee growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity of thought, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Join us to lead transformative architectural initiatives that drive measurable business value in a supportive environment.
