Job no: KXDMX
Category: Product and Intermediary Distribution, Product
Hostplus is seeking a driven and dynamic Product Manager – Governance and Disclosure to shape the future of product management for a major super fund, with a leaning towards governance and disclosure, and being a key player in ensuring the Fund evolves as the lifetime fund for all Australians, delivering retirement income security to its members.
The opportunity
As a key member of the Product & Retirement team, you'll play a key role in leading, planning, managing and executing on the regulatory and governance requirements of Hostplus's product suite.
In this pivotal role, you'll partner across the business to inform and execute our product roadmap, with a leaning towards governance, regulatory change and disclosure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring the product suite complies with all relevant legislation, and in particular, leading Design and Distribution Obligations.
* Ownership of relevant Product governance and risks and effective management of governance documentation and risks e.g. timely management of incidents, designing effective controls, frameworks, processes and policies.
* Lead the maintenance of, and update to Hostplus' suite of product disclosure documents and associated member communications, including significant event notices, website and dashboard updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes.
* Manage timelines, resources, cross-functional teams, and lead change management to ensure successful implementation of Product initiatives e.g. disclosure rolls, annual reports, distributor communications.
* Coach, mentor, develop and support key stakeholders and other members of the Product & Retirement team, especially the Product lead – Disclosure and Regulatory Change.
* Drive operational excellence and support distribution strategies.
What Success Looks Like
* Successful product disclosure production, maintenance, design, review, and delivery in line with agreed or required timeframes.
* Continuous and ongoing compliance of Hostplus product, disclosure, DDO and product governance requirements.
* Forward planning for all disclosure and governance activity, together with relevant stakeholders.
* Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth change management.
* Role model of Hostplus values and behaviours.
* Clear understanding and support of Hostplus's product strategy across the business.
About you
* Minimum five years demonstrated experience in a similar role or directly related and relevant role in the financial services industry.
* At least 3 years demonstrated experience in people leadership role(s).
* Tertiary qualifications in law, marketing, business, or commerce disciplines. Qualifications in project management preferred.
* Strong knowledge of the superannuation industry and regulatory landscape.
* Proven ability to develop and operationalise product strategies and roadmaps.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
What can we offer you?
Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:
* Hybrid and flexible work environment
* 15% superannuation
* Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
* Additional 5 days paid "flex leave", so that you can take time out when you need it
* 18 weeks paid parental leave
* Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
* 3 days community service leave
* 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
* Access to long service leave at 5 years
* Access to subsidised financial advice
* Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth
Just to name a few
About us
At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.
Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at and to let us know how we can support.
How do I apply?
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