Product Analyst - Product Management Oversight

Full Time
Dublin, County Dublin
Posted
Job description

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location


Role Profile

The Product Management Team is a part of the wider Product & Marketing Function for Mediolanum Group investment businesses based in Dublin. These consist of Mediolanum International Funds Limited (‘MIFL’), a Manager and Promoter of Cross Border UCITS & Non UCITS investment funds totalling approx. €53 billion in Assets under Management..
The role will suit an enthusiastic professional with a minimum of two to three years’ work experience within the insurance investment industry and mutual funds. The role will suit a professional who is interested in furthering their career within Product Management (Governance, Project Management & Documentation) with exposure to Distribution Oversight and Product Development.
The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent organisation and communication skills (both verbal and written) and be comfortable dealing with both internal and external stakeholders as well as outsourcers in dispersed geographic locations.

Duties

  • Supporting the Governance and Oversight structures for Product control including Product Committees for both Insurance products (unit linked and structured products) and Mutual fund (primarily Ucits) as well as co-ordinating reporting to and approvals from Board level.

  • Involvement in cross functional project management for the delivery of important product related initiatives such as new fund launches and restructurings, Delegate Manager on/off boarding, process re-engineering and automation projects.

  • Supporting the drafting and delivery of Regulatory and client product documentation for both Insurance and Funds products.

  • Ongoing review of procedures and processes – identifying areas for improvements and implementing changes where necessary in relation to industry standards, commercial viability and ensuring they are fit for purpose

  • Following Regulatory approval to undertake responsibility for local management and oversight of Distributor documentation management, including version control and distribution.

  • Industry Knowledge – Good knowledge of financial instruments, ideally life insurance products and relevant Irish and Italian regulations. Good knowledge of insurance structures and ability to adhere to tight deadlines.

  • Input into the work of the broader department as and when required. The broader department is responsible for

  • oProduct Development including new product launches and existing product enhancements based on market intelligence and structured product reviews
    oProduction of marketing collateral to support the commercial positioning and distribution of MIFL and MIL investment solutions
    oBusiness Development including the development and delivery of Distributor supports to commercialise MIFL & MIL products

    Skills & Competencies


    Qualifications & Experience

  • Have a minimum of two to three years relevant experience within the insurance or funds investment industry with investment documentation management / product management / product implementation experience a major plus.

  • Knowledge of cross-border life Insurance products or similar insurance products with a savings element is a strong advantage.

  • Knowledge of Regulatory frameworks and processes, legal and financial product documentation as well as an overview of the investment process and associated concepts / terminology desirable.

  • Flexible, independent, self-starter with the ability to multitask in the face of competing demands and according to strict time constraints.

  • Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy with strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure and within tight deadlines

  • Fluent English a requirement with fluency in one of the following additional European languages (Italian, Spanish or German) a definite advantage.

  • Strong academic background in an economics, business or legal related degree combined with an overview of the mutual funds or investment insurance industries;

  • A personable individual, service oriented with excellent communication skills, both oral & written as well as advanced levels of Word, Excel & PowerPoint

  • Insurance, business, or financial services qualification or studying for same. This is not essential but would be an advantage;

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