Water Engineer

Designation: PP - Junior Product Development Analyst

Category: Product Development - OF

Posted by: Alexander Forbes

Posted on: 17 Mar

Purpose of the Job: To assist the incumbent in assisting the team with all ongoing projects and new product launches as well as ensuring adherence to the governance processes for new product proposals.

Overview:

1. Market and Trend Analysis (Research): Run ongoing analysis on competitors, performance, flows, trends, and keep an updated library of information on competitors. Build and maintain a sound knowledge base of investment matters. Keep abreast of changes in investment industry i.e. green economy and regulatory changes. Assist in technical research on topical investment issues to produce research papers including on competitors. Assist in analysis of existing Target Market Segment for opportunities. Assist in market research on new products, changing customer needs and distribution channels. Assist with technical marketing-related thought pieces or thematic research, copywriting, and design process.
2. Product Development (Design, Develop and / or Re-engineer): Assist with deliverables relating to the product development pipeline. Assist in coordinating the launch/closure of new products/funds, and the changes to existing products/funds. Assist in preparation of marketing and communication plans for new products. Assist client-facing teams with client presentations on new products. Assist in preparation, testing, implementation and communication of pricing structures. Analyse and assess the profitability of investment products, including post-launch reviews of a new product.
3. Product Development Process Governance: Assist in updating, publishing, and communicating policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to all processes and policies. Assist product owners to complete the correct approval templates and processes.
4. Self-development: Attending conferences/seminars, providing feedback to business on events attended. Successful time management, self-management and delegation where appropriate.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree: Finance (Investments-related qualification, i.e. 1-3 Years Experience in Finance)

The company's approved employment equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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