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Role Overview:
The Director, Product & Marketing is a senior global leadership role responsible for defining and driving the overall product vision, strategy, and execution across the organization, as well as designing and executing a marketing strategy that leverages our competitive advantage to drive revenue growth.
With oversight of the development and management of a portfolio of technology-driven financial services products, the role holder will need strong leadership to engage with cross-functional teams based in the UK, India, and Australia, enhancing market competitiveness and using their experience in building new products and businesses from first principles.
The Director, Product & Marketing will be based from one of our stunning central locations in either Leeds or London, with a requirement at times to travel.
Key Deliverables:
Strategic Focus:
* Develop and communicate a compelling product and marketing vision and strategy which aligns with the company’s goals.
* Identify and prioritise international markets for expansion and develop localisation requirements to ensure geographic fit.
* Identify market opportunities and trends to guide product innovation and differentiation.
* Act as the primary advocate for the product vision internally and externally, building and maintaining a product roadmap that prioritises initiatives based on customer needs, market demand, and business objectives.
* Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy with a focus on brand awareness and market share whilst defining and managing our brand position, message, and value proposition to differentiate our products and services in the market.
Operational Management:
* Take a holistic approach to product development, ensuring operational support processes are in place, documentation is available, and sales assets and training tools are provided.
* Build strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to ensure product-market fit and customer satisfaction.
* Identify go-to-market strategies to establish rapid paths to distribution to both existing and new customers.
* Define and manage product budgets to ensure financial objectives are met, managing Product & Brand P&L end-to-end.
* Present product updates, strategies, and performance metrics to the Executive team and Board of Directors.
* Ensure products deliver measurable value to customers and meet revenue and profitability targets, developing pricing strategies to maximise revenue and competitiveness.
* Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure scalable, secure, and user-friendly product design.
* Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website management and content marketing to enhance lead generation and brand visibility.
People Leadership:
* Lead, mentor, develop, and grow high-performing global Product Management and Marketing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
* Partner with other department heads to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective resource allocation.
Governance & Risk:
* Stay ahead of compliance trends and regulatory changes that impact the product or business model, overseeing compliance with industry regulations and internal governance standards.
* Ensure product design processes and products comply with internal risk guidelines.
What You Need:
* Experience in Financial Services with an understanding of the capital markets environment, with 10+ years of product management experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of B2B or B2C technology products, having built software products from scratch in a matrixed organization.
* Strong financial management experience controlling a large capex budget and managing a P&L for products.
* Experience taking products to market and marketing them.
* Demonstrable experience of leading and working with global teams and development teams, building consensus and taking everyone with you.
* A strong track record of driving innovation, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
* The drive, desire, passion, and resilience to lead a team in a complex environment.
* Strong analytical skills with a creative approach to problem-solving to enable data-driven decisions.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence, influence, and motivate others whilst articulating product vision and strategy to diverse audiences.
Benefits Include:
* 26 days annual leave, a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days’ extra each year.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Structured Bonus Scheme.
* Medical Insurance.
* Life Insurance.
Seniority Level:
Not Applicable
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Product Management and Marketing
Industries:
Financial Services and Capital Markets
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