Project Manager, Product Delivery - Public Assets at M&G plc
London, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Project Management, Fund Launching, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Relationship Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: To deliver Public Assets fund launches and product-related projects. We’re seeking a project manager with experience in launching investment funds and managing product change within Public Assets. The role focuses on delivering OEIC, SICAV and ETF fund launches, and product-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering fund launches and product changes in Public Assets, along with strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Product Delivery is a team of c.50, specialising in the delivery of fund launches and product change. Sitting within the Product team in M&G Asset Management, it works closely with Investment, Distribution and Product Governance, and relies heavily on specific functions such as Operations, Legal, Tax and Compliance to ensure safe, efficient delivery of product initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver fund launches and product change across Public Assets; Own end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders; Drive multiple concurrent initiatives, often to accelerated timelines; Partner across Investment, Product, Distribution and Operations to deliver client-led outcomes; Navigate regulatory and operational requirements to ensure compliant delivery; Identify risks, dependencies and delivery challenges early, and drive pragmatic resolution; Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing at all levels; Contribute to continuous improvement across delivery processes; Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: A proven track record of successfully leading on, and delivering fund launches and product change; Project management experience within investment management with an understanding of different approaches; Experience with OEICs, ETFs, SICAVs, and related regulatory frameworks; Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal, with excellent active listening skills; Strong influence and negotiating skills with an ability to manage a variety of stakeholders; Willingness to work to tight deadlines, taking into account evolving business priorities; Strong analytic and proven problem-solving skills with an ability to negotiate pragmatic solutions to meet conflicting business requirements; Highly motivated, proactive and resilient; Ability to be flexible and to manage ambiguity during project delivery; Must be a team player and able to work with and through others; Able to work effectively at all levels in an organisation, with strong relationship management skills; and Good awareness of related regulations (e.g. UCITS, MiFID II, PRIIPs, SDR, SFDR) Recruiter: Hannah Curtis Work Level: Manager or Expert What we offer: At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include: As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments. Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture. Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks. M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com M&G is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and more than 900 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. As at 31 December 2024, we had £345.9 billion of assets under management and administration. Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of Public Assets fund launches and product-related projects, including OEIC, SICAV, and ETF initiatives. Partner with Investment, Distribution, and Operations teams to ensure compliant and efficient client-led outcomes.
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