Head of Product​/Proposition Governance

Position: Head of Product/ Proposition Governance (Permanent)
Your new company

An opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading investment houses, who specialise in providing low-cost investment platforms to personal investors. They offer direct access to their own range of funds and focus heavily on simplicity and cost-efficiency. The organisation offers a range of tax-efficient products including Stocks & Shares, ISA's and personal pensions (SIPPS), making it well-suited to UK investors prioritising retirement planning and consistent market-based growth.

Your new role

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Product/ Proposition governance to help to shape the governance framework and drive strategic planning to evolve and deliver exceptional client outcomes to retail customers. You will be required to lead cross-functional change initiatives whilst also guiding a team of governance analysts and contribute to strategic planning that influences the future of the platform.

Key duties include:

Stay Ahead of Trends:
Monitor industry and market developments, advising senior leadership on competitive trends and recommending enhancements to capabilities and services.
Shape Governance Framework:
Enhance governance to support an industry-leading wrapped platform, enabling seamless access to investment products, wrappers, and client-centric services.
Lead and Develop Talent:
Hire, coach, and mentor a team of governance analysts. Set performance standards, review progress, and make informed compensation decisions.
Drive Strategic Analysis:
Lead complex business, competitive, and product analyses. Define problems, plan research, and guide diagnosis to deliver actionable insights.
Deliver Impactful Recommendations:
Synthesise findings into compelling recommendations and present through white papers, case studies, and strategic materials.
Turn Data into Insight:
Interpret and analyse highly complex data, ensuring accuracy and crafting it into clear, actionable narratives for senior stakeholders.
Collaborate on Special Projects:
Participate in strategic initiatives and other duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in a similar role - Product, Proposition - with knowledge of retail proposition governance
Project Management experience
Knowledge of the Retail investing industry
Strong senior level stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex analysis and influence strategic outcomes
Strong business acumen, data interpretation skills, and ability to craft compelling  you'll get in return

Basic salary up to £120K
30% discretionary bonus and £13500 partnership bonus (all of these are targets)
Several other benefits
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

What you need to do now

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