Senior Product Development Manager

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team

The Retirement team, within the CFS Superannuation and Investments business unit, is responsible for the Retirement strategy, product innovation and management, development and delivery of key superannuation and investment products offered in conjunction with our key strategic Insurance partners.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of strategic growth initiatives and projects aligned to our retirement vision, strategy and roadmap, in conjunction with our insurance partners.

Your Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and development through to launch and ongoing management

Analysing and developing options and recommendations

Developing future state product features and requirements

Define and execute the product strategy to ensure the solutions meets customer needs through research and delivers on CFS’s strategic objectives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technology, operations, marketing, compliance, and distribution) and external vendors to design commercially viable and compliant solutions

Ensure products comply with Australian regulatory frameworks, including SIS Act, Corporations Act, APRA and ASIC requirements

Champion customer-centric design and continuous improvement, using data and insights to inform decisions

Engage with stakeholders across the business to align priorities and communicate product vision and progress

Support product governance processes, including product approvals, regulatory submissions, and product reviews

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to ensure the proposed offer remains relevant and competitive

Your Capability and Experience

Solid demonstrated experience in product development, management or implementation within superannuation, wealth management, or financial services

Strong expertise in leveraging subject matter experts in retirement and post-retirement products within the Australian market

Strategic thinker with strong execution capability

Commercially minded with a focus on customer outcomes

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable operating in a regulated, fast-changing environment

Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional product implementations

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels

Understanding of Australian superannuation and financial services regulation (APRA, ASIC, SIS, DDO)

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions

Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution

Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services

Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday

Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event

Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).