Senior Product Development Manager
About Us
At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client‑focused solutions worldwide. Managing £253 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter.
Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last – strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.
Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development.
Role Overview
The Senior Product Development Manager works within the Product team and is responsible for new product development as well as ongoing management of existing products across the Aviva Investors private markets product suite. The role ensures effective prioritisation of change activity, acts as the first point of contact for product‑related queries, and champions the Private Markets range across the business, particularly with sales and investment teams. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, managing product launches, proactive range management, oversight of product feasibility assessments, delivery of prospectus updates, and implementation of product changes such as share‑class launches, registrations, mergers, closures and restructures.
The Senior Product Development Manager will work closely with Investment Specialists, Marketing, Sales and Market Intelligence teams to keep products front of mind and commercially positioned. The role also leads engagement with industry bodies and regulatory consultations, ensuring existing products remain compliant and mitigating reputational or regulatory risk.
Skills and Experience
- Track record of successfully designing and launching products as well as managing and culling products.
- Effective and up-to-date regulatory and product knowledge, ensuring that all product design and development is compliant and existing products remain fit for purpose and comply with evolving regulations.
- A confident networker and relationship builder – both external and internal.
- An accomplished communicator, comfortable in all environments – colleagues, team members, internal, external, global, media etc.
- Private markets experience would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
- Discretionary bonus opportunity – depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors’.
- Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
- Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply.
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