Interim Savings Product Manager – 6 month FTC

Savings Product Manager

• Full-time
• Fixed Term (6 months)
• Competitive Salary
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Generous, personalised benefits package
• Company pension contribution up to 15%
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities to get involved in our charity and community work

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The closing date for applications is 08/04/2021

About Hodge

For over 50 years, we’ve shared the same simple mission: to really make a positive difference for our customers and communities. This ethos is in our DNA as we are 79% owned by a charity, the Hodge Foundation.

As Hodge continues to embark on its next chapter the Bank has already seen a large amount of growth both in terms of financial performance but importantly its colleagues. Our strategic vision is underpinned by our people and our investment in our colleagues. Our culture is what makes us special and ultimately what delivers our purpose to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

Our aim is to open financial possibilities where options seem limited. Helping a family get a mortgage, saving for that dream or investing in or developing property. All of our customers get much more than just products: we give them simple solutions and support when they need it most.

The role

Hodge’s ambition is to become a truly customer-centric organisation. We’re looking for an experienced individual who understands that the Savings market and is focused on delivering the right products and services for our customers.

Leading the Savings product team and a member of the Savings leadership team, you will play a crucial role in achieving our ambition through driving the Product and Pricing strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director of Savings and attending a number of Executive committee meetings, you will have a strong ability to represent and influence all facets of Savings product and pricing.

What will your day look like?

Your key responsibilities as Savings Product Manager will include:

• Maintain existing savings products and design and create new products and propositions in line with the Product roadmap, ensuring compliance with the product governance policy approved by Board
• Work with the wider business to deliver key business and technological initiatives that align to the Savings strategy. Act as SME for Savings
• Regular analysis of the Savings market to ensure Hodge is well positioned within it to achieve its strategic and financial objectives
• Work with colleagues across Hodge to identify customer needs and pain points across savings and adapt the product and proposition strategy to reflect these
• Monitor and own all competitor insight and market trends. Ensure developments are incorporated into the acquisition, retention and product strategy
• Deliver weekly and monthly forecasts to Retail Executive and Pricing & Treasury Committee and report on actual performance.
• Lead in responding to regulatory changes that impact Savings products
• Ownership and management of product literature including website information and product terms and conditions.

Are you the one for us?

• Driven by wanting to do a great job for colleagues and customers.
• Passionate and pro-active with strong commercial acumen.
• Demonstrable experience working in a similar role in retail banking, with good knowledge of Savings market
• Sound knowledge and understanding of BCOBS, FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks
• A strong communicator with ability to present ideas and proposals to a range of stakeholders
• Empathetic leader willing to empower others to make the right decision

If that sounds like you, we’d love you to get in touch. Submit your CV, along with a few paragraphs explaining why you think you’re right for the role.

Please make sure your application will arrive with us by 8th April 2022.