Assistant Product and Propositions Manager

About the Job

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Closing Date

23/11/2025

Schroders Personal Wealth aims to improve the way financial advice is offered, by making it more affordable, accessible and powerful for more people. We want to change lives for the better.

Assists in the development, coordination and monitoring of products/channels. Interprets complex processes and analysis, anticipating stakeholder needs.

*This role is a 12-month maternity cover starting from Feb 2026*

Location | National

Salary | National: £37,042 - £40,746 London: £43,205- £47,525

As an Assistant Product and Propositions Manager at Schroders Personal Wealth , you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development, enhancement, and management of our financial products and services. Your responsibilities will span across product lifecycle stages, from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and client needs. You will have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of projects and contribute to our growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development and Enhancement:

• Work with Product Managers to maintain, develop, and improve our products that are offered to clients

• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and client feedback to identify growth opportunities.

• Assist in creating solutions that balance commercial viability and client satisfaction.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Support the entire product lifecycle, including concept development, design, launch, and ongoing governance of the products

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Client Office, , risk and compliance and operations ) to ensure successful product maintenance and execution.

• Monitor product performance, track KPIs, and recommend adjustments as needed.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Adhere to regulatory requirements, ensuring product offerings comply with regulatory standards.

• Minimize risk exposure by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders, including senior management.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective product communication strategies.

• Foster strong relationships with colleagues, and external partners.

Market Trends and Industry Insights:

• Stay informed about industry trends and client preferences.

• Translate market insights into actionable product enhancements and strategic decisions.

Desired skills and experience:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Understanding of financial products and investment principles

• Experience of working in financial services

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics or related field is beneficial.

Join our team and contribute to shaping innovative financial solutions for our clients, ensuring their wealth is effectively managed and protected.

We understand not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

This job vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Some fantastic benefits SPW colleagues enjoy:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 days.

• Health & Wellbeing: Company-paid Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, and Health Screening.

• Company Pension Contribution: A matched pension contribution of up to 15% of your base pay.

• Cash Allowance: Flexible allowance to spend on additional benefits personal to you, including: dental cover, paid sabbatical leave, gym membership, menopause support.

• Bonus Opportunity: Dependent on individual/company performance (eligible after 3 months’ service)

• Financial Advice: Access to free financial advice to help secure your financial future.

To find out more, please visit https://www.spw.com/careers-at-spw/rewards-and-benefits

We support flexible working:

At SPW, we know how important it is to be able to achieve a balance. We want to support your lifestyle as well as meeting our business needs, so will always aim to be flexible. As well as traditional working patterns, we have colleagues who work informal flexible hours, reduced working hours, and have job-sharing arrangements. Many colleagues work from home, or in a hybrid way.

Ready to restart your career?

We warmly welcome applications from those returning to work after a period of leave, providing appropriate support and training where required.

You belong here:

At SPW, we embrace individuality and diversity of identity, experience, and thought. We actively strive for inclusive behaviours and actions, making appropriate adjustments for disabilities, health conditions and neurodiversities. We ensure equal opportunities for all and transparently report on gender pay to promote fairness.

Schroders Personal Wealth operates under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime as a solo-regulated firm and if this role is classed as a Certified Role under that regime you will be subject to enhanced vetting and will have a number of additional conduct and regulatory duties to adhere to, as well as certifying at least annually that you are fit and proper to perform this role.