Royal London

Product Development Manager

Royal London  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid min 50% office based

Closing date: 13th July 2026

We’re looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to join Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) within our Client Group. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering new investment solutions, working at the heart of product innovation within a leading UK asset manager.

You’ll be responsible for managing the delivery of new fund launches end-to-end, ensuring they meet client needs and align with RLAM’s long-term goals. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll help bring client-focused investment solutions to the market.

This role offers the chance for those with experience in launching a variety of funds and structures to the market to join RLAM ambitious growth agenda.

About the role

  • Lead the delivery of new fund launches, including both UK and Irish/ EU domiciled UCITS and AIF structures
  • Manage significant product changes including fund mergers, closures and regulatory-driven updates
  • Oversee end-to-end product development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and in line with RLAM policies
  • Coordinate internal and external approvals, working with key stakeholders across the business
  • Interpret and advise the business on appropriate fund structures and features
  • Apply market, regulatory and product knowledge to support the design of client-centric investment solutions, including the application of consumer duty
  • Consider ESG and sustainability factors within product design and development.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to support successful project delivery

About you

  • Proven experience in product development within asset management
  • Strong understanding of fund structures, particularly IUK and Irish domiciled UCITS and AIFs
  • Broad knowledge of investment products across multiple asset classes: equity, fixed income, property, cash, multi-asset, private assets
  • Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements including UCITS, AIFMD, COBS and COLL
  • Experience managing complex projects and delivering solutions to market
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Investment qualifications (e.g. IMC/IAQ) preferred.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK’s leading fund management companies, supporting a wide range of clients globally to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-focused approach is underpinned by a strong commitment to responsible investment and stewardship.

We’re proud of our culture and our People Promise, where colleagues work in an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling environment, guided by our values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate and Achieve.

We’ve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.

Royal London

About Royal London

We’re Royal London, the UK’s largest customer-owned provider of pensions, investments, insurance and protection.*

As a mutual, we’re owned by our customers - not shareholders, so we focus on long-term value, not short-term profits. We help people shape their financial future. Whether that’s saving for retirement, investing with confidence, or protecting what matters most.

We work with financial advisers and employers to offer products and services that support people through life’s big moments. From award-winning pensions and protection to tools that build financial know-how, we’re here to help.

Our purpose - Protecting today, investing in tomorrow. Together, we are mutually responsible.

💼 Learn more about working with us: royallondon.com/about-us/working-at-royal-london

📞 Contact us: royallondon.com/existing-customers/contact-us

*Based on total 2022 premium income. ICMIF Global 500, 2024

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1861
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