Associate Product Manager

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Associate Product Manager – Sustainability About Holtara Holtara is one of the fastest growing ESG and sustainability services providers in Europe, experiencing triple digit growth over the past 36 months. Our team consists of approximately 150 people from various backgrounds across Spain, the Netherlands, UK, US, South Africa and India — all driven by the ambition to make a real impact. What is unique about Holtara is that it includes a best-in-class ESG reporting solution, as well as a large team of ESG and sustainability experts that can guide companies and investors with their strategies. Our ESG and sustainability reporting solution – launched in 2019 – is a business-to-business Software as a Service platform that allows investors and the companies they invest in to assess their ESG performance, collect key ESG indicators, calculate their carbon footprint, and define action plans to improve their ESG performance over time. The platform is particularly suited for the private equity markets, helping investors, fund managers and their portfolio companies comply with the sustainability reporting frameworks (such as the SFDR, EDCI, TCFD and CSRD) that are driving the industry towards a more sustainable state. The role As an Associate Product Manager, you will support the Product Manager and work within the Product Team to support in designing and improving products, features and functionalities within the platform with a focus on sustainability products. Examples could be to enhance data collection, analysis and reporting features that lead to companies improving their climate disclosures, as well as the potential for AI to support companies in their sustainability journey. Associate Product Mangers are expected to be passionate about sustainability and motivated by creating smart solutions that make a difference. We expect Associate Product Managers to understand how to write clear feature requirements, organise and analyse user research, help to provide platform metrics that can be used in feature prioritisation, and create wireframes and UX designs. Your team will collaborate closely with various internal stakeholders, including our in-house consultants, development teams, designers, sales and marketing teams, and customer support, to ensure that our platform exceeds customer expectations, driving business growth and our real-world impact. Responsibilities Support in defining the product vision and strategy based on market research, customer feedback, and business goals. Assist in translating product strategy into actionable product requirements and specifications. Write clear feature specifications and acceptance criteria and support in the origination of wireframes and UX/UI designs. Organise market and competitor analysis to identify market trends, user needs, and opportunities for product improvement. Gather and analyse user feedback, conduct user interviews, and perform usability testing to continuously improve the product. Work in partnership with the Product Manager to develop and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with business objectives and customer demands. Participate in Agile development processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, review and retrospective and daily stand-ups. Collaborate with the marketing team to support in developing go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and messaging. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management. Skills & Experience Bachelor or Master's in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Sustainability) or equivalent experience. 2 years of experience in the software industry, preferably in product management. Passionate about sustainability and motivated to help clients create positive impact. Knowledge and experience with sustainability and ESG is desirable but not a requirement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed product decisions. Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Passion for technology and software products, with a curiosity to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.