WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to join the Cross Border Product Development & Innovation Team based in Dublin.
The Product Development & Innovation team is responsible for overseeing product life cycle management (e.g. idea generation, design and development activities, product monitoring and reshaping, defining of product concept and USP, range analysis) within the Marketing & Products Business Line. The team carries responsibility for the Amundi International Luxembourg domiciled mutual fund range and notably the Amundi Funds SICAV. As such, we are collaborating closely with other product functions (e.g. local product management teams) and with other functional groups (including marketing, portfolio management, sales, operations and legal) to develop and maintain an effective, appealing and innovative fund range.
The Product Development Manager will be expected to become familiar with the elements of mutual fund implementation in respect of new product development and product management initiatives for Amundi’s Cross Border business. They will be expected to work closely with the Product Implementation Managers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline is required.
• 5 - 10 years’ experience working in a relevant role in product development or similar.
• A curiosity about finance and asset management.
• Desire to contribute ideas, be creative and to improve profitability of the business.
• Strong analytical skills and a creative and flexible approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Successful candidate should possess good presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively as well as being a strong contributor to the team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required
• A willingness to learn is a key requirement.

Working with the other Product Development Managers / Product Implementation Managers to play a crucial role in the ongoing and proactive development of new product initiatives and enhancement of existing product range to make sure that they are fit for use in terms of customer needs, distribution priorities and pricing & profitability. Key to the role will be the ongoing range management of the existing funds ranges and the communication related to these changes.

• Work with Product Development Managers to proactively drive and foster product innovation.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation to manage product development and design, such as product specifications and presentations for senior management
• Working with Business Intelligence to report on industry trends and new product opportunities
• Understand the full product line up for funds and strategies offered to various client segments
• Assist with the managing of product line including fund mergers/reshapes/liquidations alongside the Product Development and Product Implementation Managers.
• Being responsible for / involved in projects across functional areas of firm