Job Description

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About The Role

To support the Senior Proposition Manager for a designated Savings and Retirement proposition area(s) by delivering effective and efficient monitoring of the proposition(s), ensuring information & data can be used to add value to advisers and customers.


Drive and support development of the proposition, working collaboratively leading cross functional teams across the S&R business to as a key subject matter expert, to analyse, recommend and lead implementation of development initiatives working with the Senior Proposition Manager to improve performance and contribute to the S&R business achieving or exceeding its business plan.


Note - this is a 9 month FTC/Secondment, working out of our Hitchin offices.

Key accountabilities

Own the development and production of regular MI and reporting data on the

designated proposition area to provide insight into the market, business volumes and

positioning to support pro-active monitoring of the business across the value chain

(sales, marketing, pricing and service).

As required, leading the ownership, updating and maintenance and providing key

Proposition SME input to the product formal documents ensuring the tone of voice is fit

for purpose and the relevant insight and approvals are gained prior to any change.

Interpret and use complex data provided by Proposition Analysts to identify and

develop actionable steps to improve proposition and processes to support our adviser & customer base.

Develop SME insight from the analysis and information available to ensure the

proposition is meeting its targeted needs by, assessing performance against its key

performance indicators and plan expectations and generating in-depth analysis,

highlighting key variances or trends in performance and consistently recommending

specific areas for improvement.

Lead specific and agreed proposition change initiatives through to implementation,

working collaboratively across functional teams.

Through use of a thorough knowledge of the proposition and associated target markets

and distribution channels, operate as a key proposition lead and 'go to' subject matter

expert, to provide product related technical input, analysis and training to sales,

marketing and customer experience as required.

As an effective proposition champion, able to convey the value of the propositions

internally with high impact. Achieved through helping shape marketing plans,

development of formal documentation and digital content and support the Senior

Proposition Manager with producing professional presentations for external meetings,

Support and lead the effective management of third-party relationships - specifically with external research agencies. Develop analysis of competitor products in a decision ready format for use by cross functional stakeholders within the business. Consistently demonstrate a strong customer and risk culture evidenced through natural adherence to the expected control framework, leading the preparation of regular proposition reviews, timely renewal of product documentation, product risk assessments and resolution of audit actions and risk events.

Skills & Experience

Demonstrable awareness of the Savings and Retirement Market - with an established and thorough depth of technical expertise of relevant products, markets, systems and processes of the specific proposition(s) allocated. Self-learner - a desire and ability to constantly expand and deepen knowledge. Highly numerate, comfortable working with numbers and curious about the trends and insights these reveal - you will need to be able to evaluate data to see the patterns and make recommendations. Effective communication and persuasion skills - to enable presentation and resolution of complex technical issues with line management, often without supervision or need for referral. Good influencer and relationship builder - able to work across organisations collaboratively and able to hold others to account for their delivery responsibilities. Detail focussed, with strong attention to detail.. Self-motivated and be able to work under your own initiative with minimal supervision. Good motivator, ability to support & develop level 1 analysts within the team as they build their experience. Flexible and willing to work as part of a team, often lead initiatives and open to taking on new opportunities. Understanding of regulatory framework - within which business and products must operate, including FCA rules & regulations.

Rewards & Benefits

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At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

26 days' holiday - increasing after two years of service to 28 days The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover) Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it Virtual GP service Shared parental leave Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family.


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About Us

Here at LV= Life and Pensions we love to hear from great people, so don't forget to connect with us on social media.

We're proudly an equal-opportunity employer and we highly value diversity and inclusivity.

We don't discriminate on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


We're also open to conversations about flexible working as part of your application - if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.



Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.


Please note that any successful internal colleagues will be offered a secondment opportunity. The secondment policy is available on the intranet for internal colleagues.