Product Manager - European Funds (Dublin)

Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets.

Who we are

We are one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor across public and private markets. Asset Management is a critical driver of our Group strategy. The business aims to work synergistically with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers, and deliver enhanced shareholder returns. Our investment philosophy and processes are focused on creating value over the long term. We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can create value and drive positive change.

Job Description

We’re looking for a collaborative and commercially minded Product Manager to support the strategic management and governance of our European fund ranges. You’ll help manage products throughout their lifecycle, coordinating launches, amendments and closures while ensuring funds remain fit for purpose and aligned with regulatory requirements, customer needs and our growth ambitions. Working with colleagues across Product, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Operations, you’ll build strong relationships and deliver positive outcomes for customers and the business.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting the end-to-end lifecycle management of European funds, including product launches, amendments, mergers and closures Coordinating product projects, milestones, deliverables, working groups, testing, risks and issues Ensuring products and fund documentation remain aligned with regulatory requirements, governance frameworks and internal policies Conducting product, fund and thematic reviews to assess customer outcomes, product risks and opportunities for enhancement Providing technical product support across regulation, tax, registrations, disclosures, customer channels and operational matters Partnering with operational teams and service providers to support the effective delivery and implementation of product activity Reviewing customer, competitor, industry and regulatory developments to help inform product strategy and proposition design Building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, governance committees, fund boards and external partners

Who we’re looking for

Experience in product strategy, development and lifecycle management within the asset management industry Knowledge of launching, registering, operating and amending pooled investment funds across relevant jurisdictions A good understanding of pooled product structures, including UCITS and non-UCITS funds An understanding of the regulatory requirements relevant to product governance and European fund ranges Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and manage competing priorities Excellent attention to detail, alongside a commitment to improving processes and delivery A collaborative communication style, with the confidence to engage constructively and influence stakeholders A degree or equivalent experience, with a relevant professional qualification such as IMC, CFA or CAIA being advantageous Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience Additional Information At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.