Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.Responsible for the implementation of products. The incumbent prepares a brief outlining the implementation procedures, the rate parameters, the business rules, et cetera and is responsible for the maintenance of product information. This position provides the training ground for the senior product manager positions.What will make you successful in this role?Job purposeThe Product Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Glacier has a compelling Intermediary and Client value proposition for holistic life investment solutions. The person will be responsible for the development and enhancement of these products on the Sanlam Life and Glacier platforms.Key outcomesThe following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Product Manager: Life Investments:Providing product management insights across the product platform with particular focus on product enhancements and competitive standing of the life investments portfolio in line with the business strategySetting weekly rates and managing and reviewing pricing on an ongoing basisCoordinating all new developments and enhancements with stakeholders incl. Actuarial, Legal & Compliance, Client Services, IT & SalesProviding ongoing support to the Sales and Marketing teams, inter aliao Guiding the content and structure of marketing and other positioning materialo Proving product specific training and guidance on position of solutions to the sales teamso Engage, as required, with corporate clientso Develop good relationships with business partners and regulatory authoritiesPlaying an active role in project planning and business development for the retirement savings and discretionary endowment productsResearching, tracking and analysing local and international industry trends, competitors' performance for your product setQualifications and experienceBSC or BCOM degree and good progress with the Actuarial examinations toward an Associate or higher qualification or CFA charter holderDemonstrable track record of managing a product or service portfolio with responsibility for the key performance metricsKnowledgeA good knowledge of Sanlam Life's investment and retirement savings products and the competitor landscape will be an advantageA good understanding of the Actuarial, tax and regulatory frameworkA good knowledge of Sanlam Life's administration and reporting systems will be an advantage.Client focusedCultivate innovationDrive resultsBe resilientSelf-driven, taking accountabilityTeam playerCustomer-focusedStrong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skillsAbility to operate at a strategic level and take decisionsInfluencing, gaining commitment and directing othersBuilding and maintaining relationshipsEffective communication and presentation skillsAttributesHonesty, Integrity and RespectPositive, enthusiastic attitudeTo applyPlease submit your application by 2 September 2024Qualification and ExperienceDegree or Diploma with 3 to 5 years related experience.Knowledge and SkillsConduct client/market researchSpecialist product supportProduct performance tracking and measurementManagement of employeesPersonal AttributesBusiness insight - Contributing through othersFinancial acumen - Contributing through othersOrganisational savvy - Contributing through othersDecision quality - Contributing through othersCore CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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