Product Development – execute on product development initiatives from concept to implementation, including Client / advisor research, concept development and validation, business casing, oversight of build and go-to-market, and value realization Client / Advisor Research – conduct both qualitative and quantitative research on industry and market trends, competitor actions, etc. and bring forward the Voice of the Client and Voice of the Advisor. Leverage and champion design-thinking best practices to build creative solutions through empathy-driven, human-centered design Data-Driven Analysis – analyze both internal and external data to identify trends and opportunities, develop innovative enhancements that increase revenue, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance the Client / advisor experience Project Management – facilitate and lead cross-functional teams with conviction, discipline and strong communication to drive towards clear decisions and recommendations Communication – synthesize and present findings in a compelling manner; adapting communication and presentations to meet the unique needs of different audiences Requirements

Minimum 2 years related experience in the financial services industry, preferably in product management and/or strategy Experience with financial and product performance analysis. A good understanding of the Canadian retail insurance landscape would be an asset ‘Get stuff done’ in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment Strong quantitative skills including data interpretation and information visualization Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail Robust presentation and written communication skills with track record of working directly with senior leadership Self-motivated,



able to work both autonomously and collaboratively with multi-functional teams, managing diverse and evolving priorities Experience with client research methodologies including design thinking, survey design and execution, and focus-group facilitation Strong relationship management skills – ability to partner with key stakeholders and functional areas across the organization Robust understanding of compliance and risk management – ability to identify potential risk exposure in product design to ensure adherence to Sun Life's compliance and risk management framework and tolerance Agent of change – ability to embrace, adapt, and drive change as required to ensure business objectives are met Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide. Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product development and client research methodologies, leveraging data-driven analysis to enhance client experiences and drive business outcomes. Strong communication and relationship management skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting insights to senior leadership. Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Development Client Research Methodologies Data Analysis Project Management Bilingualism ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Financial Performance Analysis Quantitative Skills Information Visualization Design Thinking Survey Design Focus-Group Facilitation Compliance Management Risk Management Soft Skills

Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Communication Relationship Management Self-Motivated Industry Keywords

Financial Services Canadian Retail Insurance Voice of the Client Voice of the Advisor Change Management

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📌 Manager, Product Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg