We are looking for an experienced Proposition and Product Manager, who wants to get involved in helping shape and execute Foresters’ proposition strategy to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract.
Your focus will be split between supporting new product and proposition development, together with in-cycle product management.
Your day to day will include:
*Support/ manage the identification and ideation of new proposition and product opportunities
*Support/ manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from idea and prototyping to launch and market success
*Lead/ support the orchestration of product reviews for Foresters , maintaining a structured process and timeline. Ensuring all business requirements and timelines are considered to deliver effective product governance
*Recommend and embed product governance principles and practices within the business
*Identify special needs of vulnerable customers, recommending business practices to deliver good customer outcome
*Collection and analysis of relevant management information of products and business practices
*Leverage data, customer insights, market research and regulations to inform business decision making and continuously improving our products
*Make evidence-based recommendations for propositions and product management, which could include potential mitigating actions
*Present conclusions and findings in an engaging and easily understandable way for stakeholders at the right level for respective audiences
*Work with our Compliance team in the identification and assessment of any risks that are identified
*Champion good customer outcomes and a customer-focussed culture in the organisation
*Keep up to date with FCA regulations, guidance and any industry best practice and share that learning with the Foresters team
Working hours are 35 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times can vary from 7.30am to 9.30am. After a successful training period there is flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.
What we require
*Strong familiarity and experience in Financial Services
*Successful track record of bringing propositions ’to market’ and their life-cycle management.
*Previous product management
*Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within Financial Services
*Understanding and experience of Consumer Duty regulations
*Evidence of a customer-focused mindset with proven ability to balance customer experience with commercial objectives
*Strong communication and presentation skills
*Demonstrated experience of applying strategic thinking balanced with delivery
*Effective planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident interpreting and working with customer and business data.
*Collaborative team player
What we offer you
*Basic salary up to £65,000 per annum, pro rata for 9 months
*Annual holiday allowance of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Life Assurance (based on pensionable earnings)
*Generous contributory Pension scheme
*1 days paid charitable workday
*Wellbeing support programmes


About us
Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities.
What we do
We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. We will continue to do this by employing enthusiastic and talented Financial Advisers working across the country and equally talented people to be based at our Head Office in Bromley.