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Product Executive

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

M&G

51 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, London
Contract
Full-time
Holiday
38 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Pension
13% employer pension

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bring relevant product experience and a good understanding of UK and European financial services markets.
  • Apply strong analytical and conceptual thinking, supported by excellent attention to detail.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently in writing and verbally, including at Board level.
  • Take ownership of priorities and work effectively under your own initiative.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant product structures (OEIC, UT, ACS, SICAV, FCP, ICAV, CCF), regulatory regimes (UCITS, NURS, QIS, AIF, QIAIF, LTAF), and the associated distribution landscapes.
  • Identify and address relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions.
  • Demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness.
  • Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Copilot confidently.

Nice to have

  • A relevant degree and qualifications such as IMC or CFA may be beneficial.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We're dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, and financially plan for the future. Our UK benefits include:

  • A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
  • Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
  • Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments.
  • Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture.
  • Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more - including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience.

M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: careers@mandg.com

The role

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.

The Product Executive is part of the Product Development Team, supporting the development and ongoing management of M&G's collectives fund range across public asset classes, including equities, multi-asset and bonds.

Working collaboratively with Product Managers, Directors and teams across the business, the role supports product initiatives from concept through to implementation, helping deliver business goals while keeping investor outcomes, effective governance and regulatory requirements at the heart of decision-making.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and ongoing management of the product range, ensuring alignment with business strategy, customer needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop product ideas from concept through feasibility, proposal and business approval.
  • Work collaboratively with Investment, Distribution, Marketing, Compliance, Risk and Finance teams to deliver product initiatives.
  • Evaluate solutions based on customer outcomes, cost and risk, providing clear recommendations.
  • Produce high-quality reports, feasibility studies and technical specifications, and provide technical input to implementation projects.
  • Support and maintain product development and governance processes, ensuring initiatives follow appropriate requirements.
  • Monitor market, consumer and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact.
  • Take accountability for relevant controls, supporting positive customer outcomes and effective management of operational risk.

Job Level

Job Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter

Recruiter: Hannah Curtis

Hiring process

2 steps1 interviewa task to do
  1. Online application

  2. Interview

    Interviews combine competency-based, technical and strength-based questions and a chance to meet future colleagues; some roles add a presentation, case study or assessment centre. May be remote or in person depending on role and location.

  3. Online assessment

    Not every role

    An online assessment or video interview tailored to the level of the job, completed at home.

  4. Offer and onboarding · With a screening partner

  • M&G does not use AI or automated decision-making tools to screen or select candidates for Experienced Professional roles; applications are reviewed by people.
  • Candidates should not use AI tools or other external assistance during live interviews or assessments.
  • New hires get a 10-week 'A Winning Start' induction, including a virtual session with a senior leader and digital learning resources.
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