Product Governance Manager

Company Description

Evelyn Partners is a UK leader in wealth management, providing personalised, expert investment management and financial planning advice to support clients in embracing what’s next. Our success hinges on our people and that’s our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals and everything we do is guided by our purpose – placing the power of good advice into more hands, we go further to understand the needs of our clients and what matters most to them. We’re here to help them make significant decisions with confidence, provide strong foundations for the future and guide them towards their goals.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Governance Manager to join our team in Bracknell. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing robust product governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks associated with our financial products and services.

As Product Governance Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive product governance policies and procedures
• Lead the product approval process, ensuring all new and existing products meet regulatory standards and align with the organization's risk appetite
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with product development and lifecycle management
• Conduct regular reviews of existing products to ensure ongoing compliance and suitability for target markets
• Analyse data and prepare reports on product performance, risks, and governance metrics for senior management and regulatory bodies
• Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices in product governance and provide guidance and training to relevant stakeholders on product governance principles and processes
  
  

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• Experience in product governance, risk management, or a similar role within the financial services industry and a comprehensive understanding of financial products and services, as well as the regulatory landscape in the financial sector
• In-depth knowledge of product governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights and excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing governance initiatives and advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisive, well-informed decisions
  
  

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Certified Product Risk Manager (CPRM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred
  
  

Additional Information

As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependant)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
  
  

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.