Head of Product - Investments

We are now hiring a Head of Product – Investments, to take ownership and responsibility for the delivery of excellent customer outcomes within the Investments team, supporting the objectives of the Investments business.Working closely with the Investments Director, the role provides leadership and direction to the team’s product manager's and analyst's and is responsible for the delivery of market research and propositional positioning, product development & governance, together with regulatory alignment and oversight of the team’s investment operations.Responsibilities of the role:Delivery of AJ Bell customer outcomes including customer insight analysis.Monitor competitive landscape including business intelligence on agreed market competitors.Maintain knowledge of regulatory landscape, rules and guidance.Maintenance of Product Proposition Document.Management and oversight of projects to implement business initiatives.Produce papers to support changes to product proposition.Management of third-party contracts and third-party contract providers.Provide oversight of investment operations.Development and production of Investment Management MI.Provide Reports to and attendance at Departmental committees.Development of investment propositions to ensure they remain relevant and competitive, working closely with the Investments Director and the Managing Director.Recruit, train, mentor and develop Departmental employees, including setting team objectives, reviewing performance against objectives whilst providing motivation, engagement and recognition where appropriate.Planning, developing and deploying resources to ensure delivery of investment outcomes in line with agreed budgets.Delivery of good customer outcomes including customer insight analysisThe role reports to the Managing Director – Investments & D2C.About you:Excellent Analytical & Problem Solving SkillsHighly InnovativeExcellent Interpersonal & Communication SkillsStrong Project Management Skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Advanced Report Writing SkillsAdvanced Microsoft OfficeSkillsPresentation SkillsAbout us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 455,008 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £68.6 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1200 employees and have been named one of the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ forfive consecutive years.There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.What we offer:Generous holiday allowance of 27days, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidaysCasual dress codeDiscretionary bi-annual bonusContributory pension schemeBuy as you earn share schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day oneBike loanSeason ticket loan portalDiscounted PMI and DentalOn-site gym and personal trainer led classesFree social events and moreAJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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