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 purpose The 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 outcomes The 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 strategy Setting weekly rates and managing and reviewing pricing on an ongoing basis Coordinating all new developments and enhancements with stakeholders incl.
Actuarial, Legal & Compliance, Client Services, IT & Sales Providing ongoing support to the Sales and Marketing teams, inter alia o Guiding the content and structure of marketing and other positioning materialo Providing 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 authorities Playing an active role in project planning and business development for the retirement savings and discretionary endowment products Researching, tracking and analysing local and international industry trends, competitors' performance for your product set Qualifications and experience BSC or BCOM degree and good progress with the Actuarial examinations toward an Associate or higher qualification or CFA charter holder Demonstrable track record of managing a product or service portfolio with responsibility for the key performance metrics Knowledge A good knowledge of Sanlam Life's investment and retirement savings products and the competitor landscape will be an advantage A good understanding of the Actuarial, tax and regulatory framework A good knowledge of Sanlam Life's administration and reporting systems will be an advantage.
Client focused Cultivate innovation Drive results Be resilient Self-driven, taking accountability Team player Customer-focused Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills Ability to operate at a strategic level and take decisions Influencing, gaining commitment and directing others Building and maintaining relationships Effective communication and presentation skills Attributes Honesty, Integrity and Respect Positive, enthusiastic attitude To apply Please submit your application by 2 September 2024 Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma with 3 to 5 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills Conduct client/market research Specialist product support Product performance tracking and measurement Management of employees Personal Attributes Business insight - Contributing through others Financial acumen - Contributing through others Organisational savvy - Contributing through others Decision quality - Contributing through others Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others Customer focus - Contributing through others Drives results - Contributing through others Collaborates - Contributing through others Being resilient - Contributing through others Our commitment to transformation The 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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