Product Development Manager – Permanent – Dublin City Centre
Osborne are working with our client in Dublin City Centre to recruit a Product Development Manager. This person will be a key member of the Products, Strategy and Marketing Team and will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of new and existing products, policy measures and initiatives as well as sourcing funding and counter-guarantees to support these, together with the management of key stakeholder relationships.
Day to day tasks:
Identify required features and shape product offerings to address established market failures, primarily in the SME Credit market in Ireland, but also in other areas where we may be well positioned to alleviate failures in the provision of credit.
Proactively engage with market participants to develop product strategies consistent with our strategic plan and government policy.
As part of the Products, Strategy and Marketing Team, take new product ideas from concept to implementation, working with our Lending, Risk and Governance and Operations Teams to seamlessly deliver products to frontline lenders. Collaborate with these teams around cost, price, design and delivery of new financial instruments.
Negotiate facilities, transactions and product structures with funders and guarantors.
Take responsibility for key relationships with government departments, providing a high level of customer service.
Ensure products and their delivery comply with regulatory standards including state aid rules.
Support the Head of Products, Strategy and Marketing in working with key stakeholders as they pertain to new products and policy measures.
Input to stakeholder research and consultation during product development process.
Respond to and provide input to ex-ante and ex-post analysis of products delivered by us.
Key requirements:
Minimum of 7 – 10 years’ experience working in a relevant role in product/proposition development and/or corporate banking.
Prior experience in investment and/or securitisation structuring and financial risk / price modelling would be beneficial.
Proven track record of managing complex product development projects and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of banking products and the business lending landscape Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and to influence at senior level.
Experience in managing relationships with government and public stakeholders would be beneficial.
Strong presentation and report writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively.
Experience of working with government and/or public institutions would be an advantage.
A high level of numeracy, financial acumen, analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proven track record of achievement and willingness to take initiative and responsibility.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Teri Quinn or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
