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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsFor over 30 years, Infocus has grown into a national advisory firm on the belief that financial advice is life changing for clients. Our proprietary technology ecosystem, Platformplus, has a true sense of purpose in order to support that belief with effective, efficient and easy to drive systems. Our ecosystem is both strategically and functionally integrated with representation at each point of the advice value chain - our super and investment platform, PlatformplusWRAP, is that critical client implementation piece that completes the end-to-end advice process - but better. Thats where you can come in.ABOUT THE TEAM & ROLEWe''re seeking a Product Owner to join our Technology team. This team is responsible for the vision, development, design, delivery and ongoing governance of key product enhancements on the platform with particular aim on collaborating with external vendors and strategic partners. We have a strong focus on navigating regulatory complexity, spotting patterns, and simplifying systems and processes to create meaningful advice team and client outcomes.You''ll report directly to the Executive General Manager - Business Services, taking ownership of the product governance and backlog, driving delivery across a range of initiatives aimed at improving the user experience.The role requires deep cross-team collaboration and communication (working with internal marketing, data, tech and sales teams plus our external Trustee and Administrator strategic partners), so youll need to feel comfortable working cross-functionally and keeping things moving. The ideal working style for this role is detail-oriented, owner-minded, and process-driven.This is a full-time position based at either our Sunshine Coast Head Office or our Melbourne office.KEY OBJECTIVESCollaborate closely with business leaders and internal and external stakeholders to help deliver impactful features and ensure compliance of these with disclosed product offer documents. You will transform complex technical content into clear, engaging, and compliant retail disclosuresEngage with key internal and external stakeholders, including advice teams,to help prioritise product deliverables, develop relationships and enhancing education and knowledge of PlatformplusWRAP.Lead initiatives to design, develop and deliver continuous improvement of the functionality and client experience.Own and manage the core product documents, in consultation with the Executive General Manager - Business Services and our key service providers, ensuring compliance with platform functionality, related legislation, policies and standardsManage any operational incidents end-to-end in close collaboration with the products Administrator and Trustee, including remediation approaches and communicationEstablish a culture of knowledge sharing and assist the team by answering questions that provide a deeper understanding of the requirements, processes, systems and system integration needs. Maintaining strong and effective relationships with all relevant stakeholders is a must.Report weekly, monthly and ad hoc to the Executive team and key internal stakeholders on platform flows capturing advice recommendations and assets under administration. Deep and practical insights to the quantitative data is essential for business applicationAssist with the development and maintenance of governance processes and oversight in line with vendor agreements and SLAsFocus on continuous improvement and use of AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of our processes both internal and external with partnersABOUT YOUProven experience and interest in a related role in the Financial Services sector with specific experience with Advisers, wrap platforms and/or data integration technology. We welcome a variety of financial services experiences including risk and compliance professionals, ex-advisers and product managers of alike fundsTertiary qualification in financial planning, economics or finance (or other relevant industry) will be highly regardedStrong aptitude for technology and familiarity with M365 and ExcelBrilliant written skills - you can write a compliant Product Update alongside an engaging, factual and clear supporting written communication for advice teamsGenuinely and proactively seek feedback and input from subject matter experts in order to deliver the best possible outcome. You never come with a blank piece of paper but a proposal for improvementExcellent communication skills - it is second nature for you to keep on top of your work and keep those required, informed of your progress without promptDeveloped problem solving and analytical skillsIF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU MIGHT HAVE...Attended a planning meeting with the Funds Trustee and Administrator to present and seek feedback on a delivery timeline for the products next release, in which required a Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement and Significant Event Notice. In this there are a multitude of variables and milestones to consider, including release dates, regulator timelines and stakeholder change management you approach this with calm considerationSupported the broader team in a cash management solution design workshop for the upcoming release, confidently voicing suggestions that keep the user front of mindDrafted a Significant Event Notice and sought feedback and sign off from internal stakeholders, Trustee and AdministratorProduced and distributed an end of month report to the Executive Team including keen insights to the advice pipeline, assets under administration and product initiativesCompleted a quarterly governance attestation for the Responsible EntityPresented to a small group on the upcoming functional enhancements, answering questions and taking on feedbackWHY WORK FOR INFOCUS?At Infocus we are passionate about providing a workplace that empowers and strengthens staff. We challenge each other to be innovative, confident, and drive meaningful change. We are committed to ensuring we have a strong team culture and some of the ways we do this is by providing:Pens down early on Fridays to socialise;Confidential support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program;AIA Vitality membership program, providing discounts & offers for a variety of retail outlets and wellness centres.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Product Owner? What''s your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr