Product Manager-European Defined Contributions at Northern Trust

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, PensionsIndustries

Requirements

Proven ability to lead initiatives relating to client segmentation, evaluating market trends and uncovering opportunities
Prior experience serving as a multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in constructing/overseeing logical and conclusive presentations, distilling complex subject matter into management-ready materials
Proven track record in building key relationships, influencing and negotiating with clients, partners and leaders across multiple disciplines
Prior program or project management experience is advantageous; planning, analysis, design and governance
Strong knowledge of business strategy development to provide long term planning and to manage the profitability/performance of a major business segment
Leadership and organizational skills to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff
A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience

Responsibilities

Performing launches and post launch assessments/recommendations
Product Management Lifecycle activities such as defining the target client segment market and evaluating industry trends and uncovering opportunities
Developing market insight by defining the target client segment markets and evaluating European Defined Contribution industry trends
Formulating strategy for the group by aligning cross functional teams, uncovering opportunities and determining life cycle states
Shaping the value proposition, develop the business case and define the marketing mix model as part of the new product planning process
Leading in introducing new products to the market by securing regulatory approvals, publishing marketing material and conducting sales training
Assessing industry movement and refine value based pricing post the launch of new product
Attending and presenting at industry events and publish in industry publications
Providing sales support including presenting at client and prospect meetings
Creating strategies for cross-program coordination and go-to market rollouts
Carrying out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues
Displaying a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
Conducting post launch audits, tracks product success, analyses P&L, metrics, KPIs, makes recommendations for improvements to promotional programs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementDefined ContributionsPensionsMarket InsightStrategy FormulationValue PropositionBusiness CaseRegulatory ApprovalsSales TrainingValue Based PricingCross-functional LeadershipIndustry Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Product Manager role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Product Manager role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Product Manager - European Defined Contributions role?

Key skills include proven ability to lead initiatives on client segmentation and market trends, experience as a multi-disciplinary expert with technical/business knowledge, excellent communication skills for presentations, building relationships and influencing stakeholders, and prior program/project management experience.

What is the company culture like at Northern Trust?

Northern Trust emphasizes enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity, with a focus on innovative financial services, leading technology, and exceptional service for sophisticated clients, supported by over 22,000 partners.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Manager position?

A strong candidate has proven experience leading client segmentation and market trend initiatives, multi-disciplinary expertise, excellent communication for distilling complex topics, skills in building relationships and influencing across teams, and program/project management background.