04/05/2026
Full time
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 £100k 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 - share 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 a B Corp certified company, which means we're committed to balancing profit with purpose. 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 and evolve Vestd's product function through its next stage of growth. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for defining product vision, shaping strategy, owning roadmap delivery, and ensuring we continue building category leading equity management software for founders, finance teams, employees, advisors and investors. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and practical execution. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Revenue, Customer Success and Leadership to ensure our product strategy supports business growth, customer retention and market differentiation. AI capability is a critical part of this role. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate practical, thoughtful application of AI within product development, internal processes or customer experience - and who can identify meaningful opportunities for AI to improve how we build and deliver product. This role would suit someone who enjoys building, improving and scaling product functions in fast moving environments and who can bring structure, challenge and clarity as we grow. 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 lead Vestd's product vision, strategy and long term roadmap aligned to company goals and growth priorities. Translate business objectives, customer needs and market opportunities into a clear and actionable product strategy. Identify new product opportunities across equity management, share schemes, valuations, compliance and investor reporting. Embed AI thinking into product strategy and identify meaningful opportunities to improve customer experience, internal efficiency and product capability. Monitor market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity to inform strategic decision making. Roadmap Ownership & Delivery Own and prioritise the product roadmap, balancing customer value, commercial impact and technical feasibility. Ensure roadmap priorities are clearly communicated and aligned across Product, Engineering and commercial teams. Drive product delivery with clear ownership, realistic planning and strong delivery discipline. Balance short term improvements with long term strategic product development. Support integration strategy across key connected platforms including payroll, HRIS, legal and finance systems. Execution & Leadership Own the end to end product lifecycle from discovery through to launch, iteration and optimisation. Lead, coach and develop Product Managers and support the growth of the wider product function. Improve product operating frameworks, processes and decision making practices. Build a high performing product culture centred around accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Bring structure and challenge to product decision making as the business scales. 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. Lead product discovery, customer research and validation activities to deeply understand customer needs. Conduct user interviews, usability testing and discovery workshops to inform product direction. Translate customer feedback, behavioural insight and usage data into product opportunities. Build strong customer empathy across multiple user groups including founders, finance teams, employees and advisors. Use experimentation and testing to validate product ideas and reduce delivery risk. Cross Functional Enablement Partner closely with Engineering and Design to ensure effective product development and delivery. Work collaboratively with Revenue, Partnerships, Marketing and Customer Success to support product launches and adoption. Align product priorities with commercial goals and customer retention strategies. Support internal product training and enablement to improve product knowledge across the business. Act as a strong product voice across the wider leadership team. Operational Excellence Use product analytics and data to measure product performance, adoption and customer engagement. Track and improve key product metrics including usage, retention and feature success. Establish strong product processes, documentation and governance frameworks. Improve delivery efficiency, product quality and decision making consistency. Use AI and automation where appropriate to improve internal product operations and workflows. Equity Domain Expertise (Can Learn in Role) Build strong knowledge of equity management, cap table structures and share schemes including EMI and CSOP. Develop understanding of valuations, tax implications and investor reporting requirements. Work closely with internal and external subject matter experts to translate complex equity concepts into intuitive product experiences. Stay informed on relevant regulatory and compliance developments affecting the product. Use domain knowledge to strengthen Vestd's market position and customer value proposition. Essential elements for this role These are the skills and qualifications we consider important for this role: 7+ years in Product Management, including at least 3 years in a senior product leadership role. Strong experience in B2B SaaS product leadership. Experience building and scaling complex multi stakeholder software products. Demonstrable practical application of AI in product development, operational efficiency or customer experience. Strong strategic product thinking with hands on execution capability. Experience improving product operating models, product processes and delivery frameworks. Strong commercial awareness and ability to connect product decisions to business outcomes. Excellent product discovery, research and experimentation capability. Strong data led decision making and analytical capability. Experience leading, coaching and developing product professionals. Excellent cross functional stakeholder management skills. Experience working with APIs, integrations and connected product ecosystems. Nice to have These will help you stand out from the pack: Experience in equity management, share schemes or cap table software. Experience in FinTech, HRTech, payroll, legal tech or compliance focused SaaS. Experience in regulated or compliance heavy product environments. Experience in product led growth or onboarding optimisation. Experience using product analytics platforms such as Amplitude, Mixpanel or similar. . click apply for full job details