About your new working environment
Warakirri Asset Management Ltdis a leading Australian asset manager, offering specialist investment vehicles and services to retail, wholesale and institutional investors with a focus on actively managed equities and agriculture. We are a private company, 100% owned by our directors and employees.
Alongside our multi-boutique managed funds platform where we partner with specialist investment managers, our agriculture operating entities are dedicated to optimising the financial performance of our assets while adhering to best practices in sustainability and innovation. We foster a workplace culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and the professional growth of our employees.
In this newly created role as Product Manager, you will report to the Senior Manager, Marketing and Product. You will work closely with the client-facing Distribution and Marketing teams, Sustainability and Boutique Partnerships function. Together, you will ensure the success of Warakirri’s products across the various client channels. This is an exciting opportunity to manage product initiatives and lifecycle management for Warakirri’s suite of investment products.
We offer hybrid working arrangements.
Job Description
About your new job
In this role, you will be responsible for both ongoing product management of existing funds and the development and implementation of new products. You will work closely with the business to ensure product competitiveness, contribute to the product design process, and make recommendations around pricing and product features. This is a forward-looking role, with opportunities to bring new products to market and grow alongside new mandates in Warakirri’s multi-boutique structure.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support the organisation's product landscape, focusing on the implementation and enhancement of the product management framework.
* Support the development and execution of product strategies that align with the business's objectives and market needs.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, compliance, distribution and portfolio management teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing management.
* Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product development and enhancements.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including product disclosure statements (manage PDS rolls), TMDs and other offer documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Facilitate product training and support for internal stakeholders including the distribution team and external partners to ensure a deep understanding of product features and benefits.
* Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather feedback, ensuring products meet market demands and identifying areas for further innovation.
Qualifications
About you
* A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related field.
* 5-7 years of experience in product management within financial services, ideally in asset management.
* An understanding of the regulatory environment for retail and wholesale investment products.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
* Strong attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
* You can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney. The role requires some travel between Warakirri’s Melbourne and Sydney offices from time to time.
Additional Information
What makes Warakirri unique?
* Part of agrowing organisationthat works across multiple business platforms.
* We have a workplace that valuesinclusionand whereeveryone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment.
* Work-life balanceis important to us, and we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements.
* We will invest in your future with ongoingLearning and Developmentopportunities.
* OurEmployee Assistance Programincludes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues.
* We care about yourhealth and wellbeingand have designed a wellbeing calendar with a purpose.
You can apply by selecting “I'm interested”.
Closing Date: COB Tuesday 12th of November. We will start screening applicants after this date.
Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by Warakirri's Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
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