Product Manager, Fidante 12-months.

Location
Sydney NSW•Hybrid work
 
Full job description
Fidante are one of Australia’s largest active investors, offering compelling strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, via partnerships with leading investment teams. Fidante is a multi-boutique investment manager, wholly owned by Challenger Limited an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $131 billion in assets (as at 31 December 2024).

We achieve our goals by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
We’re seeking an experienced Product Manager who can confidently lead the development and delivery of investment products, navigate complex regulatory and operational environments, and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This is a 12-month contract position.
In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end product lifecycle across our Funds Management business, with a core focus on the Fidante Partners multi-affiliate platform.
You will play a key role in shaping and executing product strategy, leading complex initiatives, and driving enhancements across our product suite.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing team, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on product delivery.
We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can typically expect to work 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days from home.
About the role
This role is critical in ensuring that our products operate effectively and as expected continue to grow profitably while ensuring all risks are well managed. No day will be the same - you’ll manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning, product establishments, ongoing product governance and management – as well as providing coverage for a range of strategic projects.
At Fidante, you’ll be part of a high-performing and collaborative environment, working alongside some of Australia’s top investment professionals. Our scale and structure offer a rare combination: the agility to deliver bold, client-focused innovation, with the backing of a major listed organisation.
Some of your key focuses will be (but aren’t limited to) -
New Product Design, Development Setup: Lead the design and setup of new products, from business case drafting to presenting at board meetings for approval.
Product Lifecycle Management: Lead products from strategic planning and establishment through to ongoing governance and management. This includes developing new products and ensuring they meet market demands and regulatory standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all offer documents, such as Product Disclosure Statements and Target Market Determinations, are accurate and comply with regulatory requirements.
Investment Management Agreements: Oversee agreements between the responsible entity and boutique investment managers, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the Fidante Product stakeholder on various projects, you’ll provide product expertise and support as needed. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders – within Challenger and with Investment Principals within external affiliate firms.
Market research and analysis: You’ll be abreast of regulatory and industry requirements and practices regarding funds management and be savvy to key current market issues and trends to help anticipate market needs and meet demands with new product initiatives.
Manage Product-related projects: These may be ad hoc projects prompted by regulatory change or sales initiatives, PDS rolls or other product related initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
You’ll bring a strong foundation in investment product management, within a funds management environment. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, so flexibility, curiosity, and collaboration are key.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
5+ years’ experience in product management or development within financial markets or investment management.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a regulated environment.
Deep understanding of financial markets and asset classes.
Strong grasp of ASIC regulatory obligations and compliance frameworks.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills — you’re a trusted advisor and a confident presenter.
Sharp analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex issues and develop practical solutions.
Prior experience developing income or mortgage strategy products highly regarded.
Additional Information
Working at Fidante, as part of the Challenger Limited Group means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what’s possible for our customers and partners.
At Challenger, we provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including.

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We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.
Job type:
Max Term (Fixed Term)
Posting Close Date :
29/08/2025

About Us

Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values – act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer.
Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our people quickly discover that a role at Challenger is much more than just a job. Our working environment is unique and encourages our employees to share their ideas and feel empowered to tackle new opportunities.
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