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What is a Career in Product Solutions Management like? In Conversation with a Product Solutions Manager
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On the show today we meet Jay! Jay is a Senior Product Solutions Manager who works in the asset management/investment management industry in the UK.
We talk about Jay's:
Area of expertise (02:01)
*Common misconceptions of the product solutions manager role
*An overview of the investment management industry
*The purpose of the product solutions manager role
*What a product solutions manager does on an average day
*Specialist tools:
Python
SQL
*Most enjoyable parts of the role
*Challenging parts of the role
*Proudest moments in the role
Career journey (21:56)
*How Jay became a senior product solutions manager from an aspiring optometrist
*Highs of the career journey
*Challenges of the career journey
*Importance of role models and mentors
Advice (54:19)
*Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring product solutions managers
*Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in product solutions management:
IMC
CFA
Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership
Securities & Investment Institute
*Advice for her younger self and you!
We also talk about:
*Benefits of gaining experience in complimentary industries and business areas
*The value of getting involved in projects outside of your core role
*Imposter syndrome and how to reframe this for learning
*The importance of curiosity, a desire to learn and asking for help
*The strength of networks and tips for natural networking
*Diversity, equity and inclusion in the investment management industry
So if you’re curious and wondering what a product solutions manager does or how to become a product solutions manager, listen, watch and enjoy!
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