Product Associate, Italy

About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 80+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide. To strengthen our Product function, within Cedacri companies, part of ION Group, we are looking for talented professionals to join our team as Product Associate. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained within management consulting, business consulting, digital transformation consulting, financial services consulting, or similar advisory environments. We are particularly interested in professionals who have developed strong analytical, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project delivery capabilities through consulting experiences and who are eager to apply these skills in a product-oriented and innovation-driven environment. Learn more at www.iongroup.com. Your role Your key duties and responsibilities Contribute innovative ideas to deliver best-in-class products and solutions for our clients. Analyse business needs, market trends, customer requirements, and competitive landscapes to support product strategy and roadmap development. Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for product improvement and business growth. Collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders to define and implement effective solutions. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of product initiatives and continuous improvement activities. Support the definition, monitoring, and analysis of key product performance indicators and metrics. Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Drive product intelligence initiatives through internal and external data sources, market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights. Contribute to the development and adoption of methodologies, tools, and best practices that support product innovation and decision-making. Support product lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, business analysis, testing, implementation, and post-launch monitoring. Other duties We might ask you to perform other tasks and duties as your role expands. Your skills, experience, and qualifications required Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field (with honours preferred). 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably gained within Consulting firms, Product Management, Product Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Services, ICT, or related areas. Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process optimization, product development, or digital transformation projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform complex data and business requirements into actionable insights and recommendations. Proven ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, gather requirements, conduct structured analyses, and present findings effectively, ideally developed in a consulting environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for innovation, technology, and financial services. Excellent knowledge of both Italian and English. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong customer orientation, proactive mindset, and attention to detail. What we offer Permanent employment contract. Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico). Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €40,000 to €45,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, with final assessment between B2 and B3 level Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry. Exposure to international teams, innovative projects, and strategic product initiatives in a dynamic and growing environment. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities within a global organization. Location Milan Important notes According to the Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates belonging to the protected categories list will be given priority.