Product Manager - Emerging FinTech Ventures
Blenheim Chalcot
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Posted:
July 25, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
We are seeking a high-energy and motivated individual to join our Finance and Operations Venture Builder as a Product Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on developing new FinTech businesses within our portfolio at Blenheim Chalcot. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify product requirements and validate propositions, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver new products and features. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing product cadences and building strong relationships with stakeholders. This role is part of our BC Pioneer Programme, offering a community and learning & development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Work across the Fintech and Operations venture builder to identify product requirements and validate propositions against investment criteria
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to deliver new products and features, managing scope and prioritizing test fast, learn fast delivery
- Own and run ongoing Product cadences, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, and product demonstration meetings with relevant stakeholders
- Utilize scrum project management frameworks to effectively identify, communicate, and deliver new products and features
- Identify, establish, and build strong relationships with stakeholders within the Finance and Operations Venture Builder, fellow product managers, business stakeholders, and external customers
- Leverage generative AI to support delivery of differentiated products and features, as well as productivity and ways of working improvements
- Participate in additional learning and development programs managed by Blenheim Chalcot centrally
- Have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in product, strategy, or operations
- Have a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in any discipline
- Have a passion for start-ups and disruption, with experience in or ambitions to build your own venture in the future
- Be a self-starter and be able to adapt to multiple roles in high-paced environments
- Have curiosity and a willingness to identify problem statements and underlying factors
- Have a keen eye for detail and high standards for work produced
- Have emotional intelligence and be compassionate and supportive in nature
- Have a passion for building networks and working well with colleagues and stakeholders at C-suite and executive levels
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in product, strategy, or operations
- Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (in any discipline)
- Passion for start-ups and disruption, with experience in or ambitions to build your own venture in the future
- Ability to be a self-starter and adapt to multiple roles in high-pace environments
- Curiosity and ability to identify problem statements and underlying factors
- Keen eye for detail and high standards for work produced
- Emotional intelligence and compassion
- Ability to work well with colleagues and stakeholders at C-suite and executive levels
Benefits
- Exposure to an environment unlike any other
- Opportunity to have a tangible impact on a business going through continuous growth
- Access to learning materials, training, and experts through an 18-month Red Team L&D program
- Investment of knowledge, experience, ideas, and infrastructure from Blenheim Chalcot
- Ventures at the forefront of various industries
- Portfolio representing sales of over £500 million and £1.8bn of assets under management
- Involvement in charitable activities
- Inclusive, modern, friendly, smart, and innovative culture
- Rigorous recruitment process to attract diverse talent
- Maximizing diversity in the workforce and encouraging applications from everyone
- Use of personal data for assessing eligibility and contacting for discussions or interviews