Product Manager, Specialty Products

Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada or Hybrid - Kingston, Toronto or Montreal

Empire Life is looking to hire a Product Manager Specialty Products to join our Investment Products & Marketing team!

Why pursue this opportunity

The role - this is a new position and your chance to join a growing team, while being provided the opportunity to make an impact. 

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Have your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

• Act as key contact and subject matter expert/owner for Empire Life’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for the Sales team, distribution partners and internal stakeholders; respond to inquiries in a timely manner

• Proactively track and analyze Empire and competitor products, programs and positioning to ensure that Empire has a strong value proposition; communicate this information to the Empire Life Sales and Marketing teams and other key stakeholders

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships as the trusted subject matter expert with key internal stakeholders, distribution partners and external partners

• Support development and ongoing management of specialty products, acting as a technical expert and resource for internal teams 

• Maintain existing materials, and proactively develop new promotional materials, sales concepts and training materials to educate advisors and customers about RDSP and RESP features and benefits

• Support the ongoing management, development, implementation and promotion of digital tools for RDSP and RESP in partnership with key internal stakeholders

• Own the advisor experience for RDSPs and RESPs; champion and lead enhancements to support ongoing improvements to their experience, including new resources, tools and training

• Track regulatory changes, understand, interpret and make recommendations about the impact of regulatory changes on specialty products

• Support sales objectives through identification, development and delivery of compelling product presentations and effective sales tools for target audiences

• Conduct training presentations for external and internal audiences to provide education on product features and benefits, including presenting to large groups of advisors

• Provide ongoing tracking and monitoring reports for assigned products to Retail Investment management

• Support and identify opportunities to improve automation, improve business efficiency and processes through the use of technical tools and resources

• Other tasks and projects as assigned 

What we’re looking for you to have

• Completion of a University degree

• 5+ years work experience in product management or related role in the financial services industry in a bank, mutual fund, insurance company, or RESP promoter

• Experience working on Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) and/or Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) 

• Experience working on segregated fund products considered a strong asset

• Excellent presentation skills and comfortable facilitating presentations as a subject matter expert

• Strong understanding of competitive landscape and distribution channels

• Strong knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Word and other spreadsheet, database and presentation software

• Highly analytical, ability to conduct research, analyze data and make recommendations

• Well-developed ability to translate analysis and data into sales ideas 

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Works well in a team environment

• Strong ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects

• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.