As a product leader, your role is to design, implement and manage a line of high-performing products that meet the needs of members and clients. You are responsible for developing, pricing, improving, implementing and promoting the products offered, based on the needs of members, clients and the distribution networks, and in line with market trends and Desjardins Group’s target position. You lead different stakeholders with respect to development projects and complex strategic initiatives of an innovative nature, in relation to the product line. You make recommendations on the development and execution of initiatives with a high degree of operational and conceptual complexity that have an impact on the business sector’s positions. This requires analytical skills and comprehensive, detailed knowledge of the line of business and the organization. You interact with a large number of stakeholders working in other fields to understand and communicate the issues and to influence decision-making with respect to improving the product line. More specifically, you will be required to:
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Identify and make improvements to the product offer based on member and client needs, business priorities and market developments
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Define an innovative and engaging target vision for the product line and create the mid- to long-term roadmap in line with the organization's strategic priorities
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Monitor the competition and market developments, target opportunities to develop the offer, anticipate business impacts, recommend strategies and implement initiatives
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Provide leadership in defining the product's directions and represent the target client experience for the value-added services offered by the product line
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Monitor the product line's commercial results and financial performance to target opportunities and recommend approaches to optimize the offer
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Perform sound management of the operational, reputational and financial risks associated with the product offer
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Take steps to make sure the product line and any improvements comply with laws and regulations and make the necessary recommendations to the decision-making bodies
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Represent the team’s position to the decision-making bodies, partners or external organizations.
What we offer*
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
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Group insurance including telemedicine
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Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
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Bachelor's degree in a related field
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A minimum of six years of relevant experience
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Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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Knowledge of French is required
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Advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Plans and aligns, Stakeholders
Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Job Family
Marketing (FG)
Unposting Date
2025-03-10
What We Do
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News