Product Manager

at  Banque Laurentienne

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in a related field and 4 to 6 years of product development & management experience or College Diploma in a related field and 7 to 10 years of product development & management experience.
• Minimum 4 years of financial services experience (Personal lending products - In-depth experience in the unsecured lending space - Personal Loans, Personal LOCs, Student Loans, RRSP Loans, Car Loans etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with market evaluations, financial analysis, business case development, product pricing, new product design, and planning.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development and launching new products
• Self-motivated and results oriented individual with strong leadership, decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative, strategic thinker who challenges the status quo.
• A highly effective communicator with well-developed presentation skills.
• Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with data management tools such as SQL, Tableau is an asset
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement methodologies is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in core and role specific competencies including teamwork, adaptability, customer service, planning, presentation, analytical, decision-making skills.
• Bilingual (French/English) verbal and written communication skills are assets.

• Lead the introduction of new products and services inclusive of client experience mapping, product specification development, launch strategy design, business case development and detailed financial analysis
• Analyze and evaluate new and existing products in terms of market potential, relevance, competitive differentiation, channel, and alignment with Laurentian Bank’s business objectives.
• Establish long- and short-term strategic goals through the development of a 3-year product roadmap and annual planning.
• Optimize product performance to support the bank’s growth and profit targets.
• Anticipate and identify emerging trends impacting the business and/or product performance to develop appropriate response strategies.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations in order to ensure that the department’s procedures, projects and practices evolve accordingly.
• Serve as product champion, ensuring organizational alignment against product objectives.