Head of Product - Trading

IG Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Head of Product for their trading platform. This role involves leading product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. With over 340,000 users, the company is committed to enhancing trading experiences while fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product management, particularly in financial markets, and will be instrumental in shaping the future of trading solutions. Join this forward-thinking firm to make a significant impact and drive sustainable growth.

Benefits

Tailored Development Programs

Mentoring Opportunities

Clear Career Progression

Extra Time Off for Volunteering

Sports and Social Clubs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management, especially in trading or financial products.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing product teams.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for trading platforms.
• Lead a team focused on delivering innovative trading solutions.

Skills

Product Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Financial Market Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Relevant Advanced Degree

Tools

Product Development Tools

Job description

Head of Product - Trading

Head of Product - Trading

Apply locations Cannon Street, London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R_14485

Job Title

Head of Product - Trading

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 executes the strategy and development for IG's trading platform and products, driving innovation in trading experiences while meeting regulatory requirements.

Your role in the Team’s Success

Lead the product strategy and development for IG's trading platform and products, driving innovation in trading experiences while meeting regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IG's trading platforms and products
• Lead a team of product managers focused on trading solutions
• Drive innovation in trading experiences, tools, and features
• Identify market trends and opportunities to maintain IG's competitive advantage
• Ensure trading products meet regulatory requirements while delivering excellent user experiences
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and compliance teams to deliver robust trading solutions
• Analyse product performance, customer feedback, and market data to inform product decisions
• Represent the product team in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions

What you’ll need for this role

Key Qualification Requirements:

• 8+ years of product management experience with at least 4 years leading trading or financial products
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing complex, regulated financial products
• Proven track record of delivering innovative digital trading solutions
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing product teams
• Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision making
• 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:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• 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.

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.

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings

1