Background:
Volkswagen Financial Services AG is the largest automobile financial services provider in Europe. Our central task is to promote sales for the Volkswagen Group and its brands. The products and services of Volkswagen Financial Services range from the financing of new and used vehicles of all the Group's brands to dealer financing.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in financial services to join our Product team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their product career to gain hands-on experience in financial services. You’ll work closely with senior product managers and cross-functional teams to help maintain and improve our Leasing product offerings. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering great customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
You will be the champion of your product and will be responsible for:
-
Product Strategy: Assist in the day-to-day management of the Leasing product suite, including documentation, FAQs, and internal communications.
-
Market Analysis: Support by gathering and analysing customer feedback and market data to inform product improvements.
-
Product Development: Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch – incl. managing internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
-
Cross functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT) to support product delivery and performance.
-
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse product performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring products meet business objectives and customer expectations. objectives to maximise sales and volume aspirations.
-
Compliance Awareness: Work with the team to ensure product materials and communications align with regulatory standards.
-
Cross Product Innovation: Support cross – product innovation and look for constant cross product streamlining possibilities.
-
Day to Day: Develop and maintain product documentation, FAQs, and other resources to help our business and customers better understand and sell our products.
-
Product SME for Projects: Support product-related projects and change initiatives, ensuring tasks are tracked and delivered on time. (escalating appropriately if needed).
Education, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes
Education, Experience:
-
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
-
Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.
-
This role is a control function role as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act Regulations 2011 and will be required to comply with the necessary Fitness and Probity obligations. MCC & F&P: The candidate must meet the minimum competency code for the role and pass fitness and property standards.
-
Fully qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) or part qualified (APA) with up-to-date CPD hours (Required) or working towards.
-
Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management within the financial services sector.CIP01 and CIP04 Insurance Qualifications from the Insurance Institute of Ireland are also an advantage; however, not a requirement. The successful candidate would need to pass these within a 4-year period and study towards sitting the first
Skills:
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
-
Proficient in the principles of project and change management
-
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices, be comfortable advocating for your customer in the regulatory space.
-
Experience presenting to senior executives and experienced in managing messages effectively
-
Skilled Decision Maker – Confident to make decisions and escalate appropriately
Personal attributes:
-
Highly motivated – don’t stop until its done & a deliver in spite of challenges mindset
-
Results orientated with a high level of initiative
-
Detail-oriented, strong time-management skills
-
Creative thinker with a customer-centric mindset – can find IT and Non- IT solutions to problems
-
Strong leadership - can bring stakeholders on a journey
Terms & Conditions:
This is a FTC position (18 months).
How to Apply:
Please apply to [email protected].
