Proposition Development Analyst recruitment

ASA Recruitment's client, a global Financial Services company based in the centre of Edinburgh, is looking for a Proposition Development Analysts to design, develop and implement high quality proposition developments to make a tangible contribution to the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Actively shapes and contributes to proposition development elements of business plan for their product/market.
- Identifies new opportunities to improve the proposition. Prepares and presents business cases to senior management across divisions to gain agreement to proposals.
- Proactively investigates and recommends solutions to issues raised which are impacting on the effectiveness of the proposition.
- Designs, develops and implements propositions, processes and features which generate new business, improve customer retention and which make significant contribution to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard) for their product line(s).
- Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the market place (including competitor activity and developing distribution themes) and legislative/tax changes to anticipate opportunities and make recommendations to generate value for the Company.
- Provides support and recommendations to the Head of Product Line to enhance proposition development and ensure best practice is adopted within the team.
- Gathers requirements direct from customers and their advisers. Works with them to ensure proposition developments meet their needs.
- Manages, develops and motivates project teams to successfully deliver proposition developments.
- Negotiates with and co-ordinates the project team and other resources to ensure the success of projects.
- Produces and analyses MI on product line in order to support and develop decisions on category or campaigns.

Essential

- Proven track record of project management or change management - track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Proven ability to communicate to and influence a wide range of audiences, including senior managers.
- Proven track record of business analysis in a complex environment.
- Extensive and detailed experience in financial services in Marketing or Project Management.

Desirable

- Certificate of Financial Planning qualified.
- Experience in either the Onshore Bond or ISA / Mutual Fund markets.