Head of Product - Investments
IG Group Holdings plc London, United Kingdom
Job Title
Head of Product - Investments
Job Description
So, who are we?
Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.
We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.
Your team
The product team is responsible for IG's investment products portfolio, driving innovation and growth in the investment platform offerings.
Your role in the Team's Success
Lead the product strategy and execution for IG's investment products portfolio, driving innovation and growth in the investment platform offerings.
What you'll do
1. Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IG's investment products
2. Lead a team of product managers focusing on investment products
3. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment with company objectives
4. Identify market opportunities and develop competitive product offerings
5. Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and performance metrics to inform product decisions
6. Drive product innovation to enhance customer experience and increase market share
7. Oversee the full product lifecycle from conception to launch and beyond
Partner with engineering, design, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality products
What you'll need for this role
Key Qualification Requirements:
1. 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 4 years in leadership roles
2. Strong background in financial services, particularly in investment products
3. Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling investment products
4. Deep understanding of investment products, platforms, and financial markets
5. Experience leading and developing product teams
6. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
7. Strong analytical abilities and data-driven decision making
8. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
How we work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
1. Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
2. Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
3. Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
4. Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
5. Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks here!
Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!
Number of openings
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