Vestd

Role: Head of Product Reports to: Head of Technology Location: Remote working (UK based) We are currently a remote-first organisation, but hybrid working may be an option in the future. Salary: Circa £90k p.a, depending on experience, plus equity and benefits Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week Please note All communication regarding your application should go through the official application channels or our company careers page. Contacting Vestd employees via email, personal social media, or other informal routes is not appropriate. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or abuse directed at our team. Candidates who do not respect these boundaries may be disqualified from the recruitment process and, in serious cases, barred from applying in future. About Vestd Vestd is a leading sharetech platform for equity management - shares schemes, fund raising, company secretarial and much more. Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and founders seeking investment. Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd's big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team. Vestd is also a B Corp-certified company, which means we're committed to balancing profit with purpose. We care about our people, our customers, and the wider world - and we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards. If you'd like to learn more about Vestd, check out this short video from our founder, Ifty. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We're committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts. Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job's requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion. We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That's why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences. If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process. The role We're looking for an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Head of Product to lead the continued development of our equity management platform. You will own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and execution - ensuring we build a category-leading experience for founders, finance teams, employees, advisors, and investors. This is a critical role in our next stage of growth. Your work will shape how companies manage cap tables, share schemes, valuations, equity operations, reporting, and compliance. You will bring clarity and direction to the product function, working closely with Engineering & Design, Revenue, and Customer Success operations to help us scale. This is a builder role - ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to own the full product lifecycle end-to-end. The primary responsibilities of this role We cannot provide an exhaustive list of duties; additional duties will arise, but the following will be core elements of this role: Product Vision & Strategy Define and articulate a compelling long-term product vision aligned with company goals. Translate a vision into a clear, customer-centric product strategy and roadmap. Identify new commercial opportunities across equity management (EMI/CSOP, valuations, cap tables, investor reporting, scenario modelling, data integrations). Understand emerging market trends in FinTech, equity operations, and compliance. Roadmap Ownership & Delivery Prioritise product initiatives based on customer value, business impact, and feasibility. Ensure roadmaps are realistic, well-communicated, and tightly aligned with GTM teams. Drive strong delivery discipline across the product teams. Execution & Leadership Own the full product lifecycle: discovery validation design delivery iteration. Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Product Managers. Introduce best practices in product process, frameworks, documentation and decision-making. Customer Insight & Research Deeply understand user needs across founders, CFOs, legal teams, HR, employees, investors and advisors. Regularly run discovery interviews, usability sessions and validation workshops. Translate insights into actionable product opportunities. Cross-Functional Enablement Align with Revenue, Partnerships, Marketing and CS on positioning, launches and adoption. Collaborate with RevOps and Data teams to measure product usage, behavioural signals, and feature impact. Lead product training for internal teams. Operational Excellence Use product analytics tools and dashboards to monitor adoption, retention, churn signals and feature utilisation. Measure and improve key product metrics. Establish a product decision-making framework that balances speed with rigour. Equity Domain Expertise (Can Learn in Role) Develop a strong understanding of company equity structures, cap table logic, share schemes (EMI/CSOP), valuations, tax rules, and investor compliance. Work with subject-matter experts to translate complex topics into simple, intuitive product experiences. Essential elements for this role These are the skills and qualifications we consider important for this role: 6 or more years in Product Management, with at least 3-4 years in a senior product leadership role. Experience in B2B SaaS, preferably with complex workflows, multi-stakeholder products, or financial/operational tools. A track record of shipping high-quality software at pace. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on product execution. Very strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, design, and commercial teams. Data-driven decision-making with excellent analytical and research skills. Experience leading and developing Product Managers. Nice to have These will help you stand out from the pack: Experience in equity management, payroll/HR tech, financial SaaS, or compliance-heavy domains. Experience building onboarding, activation, or PLG-style product experiences. Experience integrating with accounting, HRIS, payroll, banking, or legal platforms. What does success look like in this role? Within 3-6 months, you will have: Delivered a clear, customer-aligned product strategy and roadmap Introduced a comprehensive metric system, increasing adoption, and time-to-value. Delivered new capabilities that strengthen our equity management offering. Introduced strong product discovery and research practices. Built trust and alignment with Revenue, CS, Sales, and Partnerships teams. Developed a strong, empowered product team with clear responsibilities. Positioned the platform competitively in the market with meaningful differentiation. Culture fit What makes Vestd folk collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow? Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm. Adaptable - open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed. Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Embraces technology to improve processes and drive efficiency. What you can expect Our culture is our backbone (BreatheHR named us one of the 'Top 3 Companies in the UK for Company Culture'), and we take team happiness seriously. Vestd strives to be as principled as possible. We're all about Goal 8 of the United Nations 'Sustainable Development Goals . This goal is about 'Decent work and economic growth,' and we consider it both with our external activities and internal workings. We'll do everything we can to help you grow in your role. In return, you'll want to learn all about our industry and do all you can to help us continue leading it. Vestd is "remote-first", so in return for your commitment, diligence, and productivity, you'll have a lot of autonomy during your working day. Some roles demand office hours (to fit our customers' schedules), but we are committed to offering flexibility where possible. Happy employees make for happy customers, as demonstrated in our five-star reviews . Vestd's excellence has also been recognised by The Europas, The Fintech Awards London, The Hustle Awards, TechRound, and BusinessCloud's Fintech50. See more about our awards here . This could be the perfect opportunity if you're an autonomous, self-driven individual passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and value being part of a supportive, close-knit team. Why work at Vestd? Vestd is a great place to work. Don't just take our word for it - take a look at the award-winning suite of benefits that you can look forward to as one of our folk: . click apply for full job details