FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of the Product Manager Unsecured Lending at Simplii Financial?
The primary responsibilities include supporting and executing acquisition and engagement strategies, overseeing the day-to-day management of the portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional resources to achieve business objectives, and contributing to the evolution of Simplii Credit Card products.
What qualifications are necessary for this role?
Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in product management, marketing, and strategic planning, preferably in financial services. Experience in conceptualizing, building, and operating consumer products is an advantage.
What skills are emphasized for success in this position?
Successful candidates need strong product management knowledge, analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, stakeholder management skills, and the capacity to thrive in a challenging environment.
How does this role contribute to the growth of Simplii Financial?
This role contributes by developing strategies to maximize client profitability, enhancing the Simplii Credit Cards product offerings, and driving sales effectiveness, operational efficiency, and market share growth.
What type of analysis is expected to be carried out in this role?
The incumbent will conduct competitive assessments, monitor performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze trends in the competitive landscape, along with supporting financial forecasting and reporting.
Who will the Product Manager interact with on a regular basis?
The Product Manager will interact with senior management within Simplii Financial, various business leaders and stakeholders across departments including Digital Channels and Compliance, as well as external vendors as needed.
How important is teamwork and collaboration for this position?
Teamwork and collaboration are essential as the role requires working closely with product peers and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and drive collective success.
What values are important for candidates applying for this position?
Candidates should align with values of trust, teamwork, and accountability, and be motivated by collective success while looking for new opportunities that make a difference today and in the future.
What is the focus of the Product Strategic Planning responsibilities?
It involves assisting with annual strategic business plans and business cases for Simplii Credit Cards, making recommendations to drive sales effectiveness, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining product value propositions aligned with the Simplii brand strategy.
What characteristics are desired in a candidate for this role?
The ideal candidate should be entrepreneurial, impact-focused, skilled in data interpretation, comfortable with complex problem-solving, and able to inspire outcomes through relationships and networks.