Sr. Associate, Product Management

Santander•Boston, MA

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Sr. Associate, Product Management leads product development and marketing processes for one large-sized product or two or more medium-sized products. The incumbent liaises with cross-functional teams to provide products that address client needs. The Sr. Associate, Product Management allocates work within a team/project. In addition, they lead sessions on the design and development of product marketing strategies for one large-sized product or two or more medium-sized products. Assists in leading cross-functional sessions with teams such as Development and Marketing. Uses high familiarity with product competitors, consumer trends, and market status to analyze and review reports compiled by more junior analysts. Summarizes findings and may provide recommendations for management review. Analyzes and defines the product's business case based on team and industry reports. Prioritizes product requirements and further investigates product feasibility. Responsible for addressing customer feedback and concerns. Assists in determining product responsibilities and scope. Contributes to the achievement of related teams' objectives. Works closely with business partners to understand business processes and value chain to align solutions to business need and priority. Partners with Wholesale technology on Strategic Planning. Develops and maintains the product roadmaps and platform strategy. Differentiates services for strategic tools based on business needs. Stays current with industry trends and emerging technology in the domain. Develops consultative services and innovative capabilities for core solutions. Evolves the organization structure to create efficient and consistent services to our partners, including speed to market, cost reduction, and a focus on elimination of duplicative systems across the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business, Finance or equivalent field. - Required.
9+ Years Related work experience. - Required.
Solid understanding the impact of regulatory changes to the products.
Strong background in Home Equity and/or Mortgage products and services.
Demonstrated understanding of product development life cycle.
Strong analytical skills/financial acumen.
Demonstrates the ability to create strategic plans and lay out a strategic course of action to drive future business growth for a specific product.
Self-starter: forward thinking, with a positive/can-do attitude.
Demonstrates the ability to translate customer needs into marketable product features.
Ability to communicate effectively to internal teams, key partners and executive management.
Demonstrates the ability to translate client needs into marketable product features.
Secure SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) methodologies experience.
Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Experience with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.
Experience with Agile Scrum (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective meetings) and Kanban.

Nice To Haves

Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Leads product development and marketing processes for one large-sized product or two or more medium-sized products.
Liaises with cross-functional teams to provide products that address client needs.
Allocates work within a team/project.
Leads sessions on the design and development of product marketing strategies for one large-sized product or two or more medium-sized products.
Assists in leading cross-functional sessions with teams such as Development and Marketing.
Uses high familiarity with product competitors, consumer trends, and market status to analyze and review reports compiled by more junior analysts.
Summarizes findings and may provide recommendations for management review.
Analyzes and defines the product's business case based on team and industry reports.
Prioritizes product requirements and further investigates product feasibility.
Responsible for addressing customer feedback and concerns.
Assists in determining product responsibilities and scope.
Contributes to the achievement of related teams' objectives.
Works closely with business partners to understand business processes and value chain to align solutions to business need and priority.
Partners with Wholesale technology on Strategic Planning.
Develops and maintains the product roadmaps and platform strategy.
Differentiates services for strategic tools based on business needs.
Stays current with industry trends and emerging technology in the domain.
Develops consultative services and innovative capabilities for core solutions.
Evolves the organization structure to create efficient and consistent services to our partners, including speed to market, cost reduction, and a focus on elimination of duplicative systems across the environment.