Senior Product Strategist Position

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Product Strategist Role Summary:

This is a pivotal role for someone with expertise in financial services and wealth management industry analysis, software development, and product management.

The Product Strategist will oversee ownership for all products and services, driving the evolution and execution of the product strategy across all deliverables.

Key responsibilities include prioritizing the R&D roadmap, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, managing key client and partner relationships, and providing thought leadership to foster business transformation and operational improvements.

• Lead Product Ownership, ensuring alignment across all client implementations.
• Drive Product Strategy, overseeing R&D, inception, delivery, and customer care to ensure continuous evolution and innovation.
• Define & refine the product functional capability model, assessing its current state, future vision, and competitive positioning.
• Develop & prioritize the R&D roadmap, ensuring market relevance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure product compliance with current and future regulatory obligations.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitor research, identifying gaps and prioritizing enhancements for the product suite.
• Develop business cases & product specifications for new features and services tailored to the market.
• Maintain and evolve the Product Roadmap, managing interdependencies and aligning with global developments.
• Act as a key contact for partners, clients, and internal teams, addressing product challenges and long-term strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess feasibility, limitations, and the strategic approach for new developments (e.g., build, buy, integrate).
• Support Sales & Client Engagement, ensuring accurate product representation and assisting prospective clients in defining their target operating model.
• Review and approve Solution Requirements Documents to ensure alignment with product direction and strategic goals.
• Represent the company in industry forums, establishing thought leadership and expertise.
• Provide thought leadership and innovation, driving real business transformation for clients.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, enhancing product strategy, operational improvements, and roadmap execution.

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in the financial services and wealth management industry, with a strong understanding of market dynamics.
• Proven experience in Software Development and/or Product Management, driving successful product outcomes.
• Hands-on experience in Product Development within an iterative/agile environment, ensuring continuous innovation.
• Strong ability to analyze market research and industry trends, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Expert in analysis skills, including design definition, solution evaluation, and market analysis to drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, confidently engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, navigating complex challenges with clarity.
• Clear and effective communication of product requirements, ensuring alignment on expected outcomes.

Benefits:

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD Insurance
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

About Us:

We are committed to bringing diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. We strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.