Product Manager - Asset Management
Xceptor delivers no-code automation software across the enterprise. We make data ingestion, data transformation, and process digitisation easy. Automation. Simply. Globally
OUR APPROACH
Xceptor delivers no-code data automation software across the enterprise. We make data ingestion, data transformation, and process digitisation easy. Our platform has the power to automate even the most complex processes, end-to-end, with a single platform. Proven by our customers. Validated by our partners. Powering industry utilities.
Our Clients: We pride ourselves on our straightforward and honest approach from a project and commercial perspective. As banking, financial services, and insurance specialists, our proven deployments enable us to grow strong, global relationships and build an impressive client list of industry leaders. Want an independent viewpoint? Read recent analysis from Forrester and HfS on xceptor.com
Our Partners: Our ability to deliver great automation solutions is validated through our existing utility, consultancy, and technology partnerships with the likes of EY, DTCC, Cognizant, and Finastra.
Our Platform: Our no-code automation platform for end-to-end and complex processes enables clients to leverage the right technology at the right time to drive the right outcomes. A single, common platform delivers client solutions, packaged solutions, and industry utilities, giving everyone access to the same technology, no matter the size or scale of the challenge.
Our Values: Ambition is in our DNA and we embrace any opportunities ahead. Our curiosity and desire to grow drives us to learn from our customers and those around us. Our people are empowered, accountable, and deliver. We pull together, step up and focus on outcomes. The brilliance of our people makes a positive difference to our clients’ ambitions. We are Xceptor.
THE ROLE
Due to the ongoing growth of our global operation, we are looking for an experienced Financial Services professional to join our expanding Xceptor Industry Solutions team. You will have a desire to put your industry leading knowledge of Asset Management to work, designing solutions that make Asset Managers’ operational processes more efficient, and streamlined, whilst reducing risk.
The Lead Solution Manager is responsible for the commercial success of the Solution, from inception through to launch, covering all activities - including solution identification (identify the business problem), creation (work with a team to define how Xceptor can solve the problem), launch (coordinate go to market activities) and maintenance (ensure regulatory and ongoing solution enhancements). Key responsibilities include gathering industry and client input and defining the solution roadmap and strategy to ensure market opportunities are maximised.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gather and interpret global regulations to provide insight and requirements into the product development lifecycle.
- Develop client relationships with senior external stakeholders, to gather feedback for input into the product / solution direction.
- In partnership with Marketing, develop an external industry presence by creating relevant blog posts, videos, and interviews, and act as an evangelist for the product.
- Lead and manage release timing and associated annual plans to ensure compliance with industry changes.
- Coordinate industry solution inputs into the development process and define prioritisation in line with industry, customer, and project priorities.
- Help define 2-3-year roadmap and identify opportunities to profitably grow solution line.
- Work with Marketing to craft compelling materials, content, and industry insight.
- Drive and update competitive analysis and capability assessments.
- With assistance from the Product Director, create and maintain the product P&L and associated commercial documents.
- Review technical specifications and check that these meet the business requirements.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Experienced in product management, and of working to deliver digital products that meet customer and business needs.
- Track record of managing customer focused development, to deliver innovative and compelling solutions.
- Operational experience in Banking (Retail, Corporate, Investment)
- Track record of managing successful product profitability
- Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to clients and internal teams.
- Technical understanding of how to create and run product demonstrations in front of clients.
- Ability to work across internal and external teams gaining consensus on how features or processes should work.
- Ability to organise and maintain reference libraries of materials for Sales and client facing teams.
- Comfortable to work autonomously.
- Familiar with software development lifecycle tools (Azure DevOps, Jira) and backlog prioritisation tools such as Aha! Or AirFocus.
In return we will offer exposure to global, blue-chip clients and an unparalleled experience of best practice. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment where there are significant opportunities for growth and development.
Xceptor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law.