Head of Product - Fintech (Hybrid) - Immediate Start
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PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly scaling, FCA-regulated fintech operating across multiple European markets. Serving millions of customers, the organisation provides accessible, technology-enabled financial solutions spanning digital accounts, payments and regulated credit products.
The business is entering a critical phase of platform evolution and operational scale, focused on:
Harmonising product experiences across markets
Strengthening payments infrastructure
Enhancing regulatory and financial crime frameworks
Driving operational efficiency across a multi-jurisdiction environment
As part of this next stage of growth, the company is hiring a Head of Product, FinTech, to lead complex, regulated product delivery across UK operations.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of:
Product strategy & execution
Payments & fintech infrastructure
FCA-regulated environments
Financial crime & compliance collaboration
Cross‑functional operational scale
You will own delivery from idea through launch and optimisation, partnering closely with engineering, compliance, financial crime, operations and executive stakeholders.
This is not a remote role. The successful candidate must be physically present in London.
Application Process & Mandatory Qualifying Questions
You must answer ALL questions clearly and specifically. Applications that do not provide full responses will be automatically disqualified.
Are you currently physically based in London, UK?
Yes / No
(Applicants outside London will not be considered.)
Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
(Our client cannot sponsor visas for this role.)
What is your current notice period and your earliest available start date?
Do you have 5+ years of experience in Senior Product Management?
Have you led complex integration or platform harmonisation programmes with significant technical and operational dependencies? (Outline your role and the scale of complexity.)
What is your level of SQL proficiency? (a. Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced and b. Provide an example of how you've used SQL in a product decision-making context.)
What are your base salary expectations? (You must provide a specific figure or range. Responses such as market rate, open to discussion, or blank answers will result in automatic disqualification.)
Only candidates meeting the regulated fintech and payments criteria will progress.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute a product roadmap across regulated fintech offerings
Lead end-to-end lifecycle delivery from concept through launch and optimisation
Prioritise features within a complex regulatory and operational environment
Partner with Engineering, Compliance, Financial Crime and Operations teams
Engage senior stakeholders, including C-level leadership
Manage external product and technology partners where required
Ensure ongoing alignment with FCA and applicable regulatory frameworks
Work closely with financial crime teams to evolve controls and risk mitigation
Balance innovation with governance and consumer protection obligations
Navigate complex technical dependencies
Drive operational efficiency initiatives
Oversee post‑launch performance optimisation through data‑led insight
Utilise SQL and analytics tools to inform prioritisation
Translate data into actionable product improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile
8–12+ years in progressive Product Management within regulated B2C fintech
Strong payments ecosystem expertise
Demonstrable experience in FCA-regulated environments
Proven ability to manage high‑complexity delivery with cross‑functional dependencies
Experience engaging directly with executive stakeholders
Hands‑on, delivery‑oriented operator (not purely strategic)
Strong communicator capable of tailoring messaging across audiences
Comfortable operating within scale‑up dynamics
On Offer
Competitive base salary
Equity participation
Private healthcare
Hybrid working (3 days per week in London HQ)
Senior ownership within a high‑growth regulated fintech environment
Direct exposure to executive leadership
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime