Head of Product

Progeny

. Own the end-to-end product governance framework across the wealth proposition, including target market identification and review, product approval and change processes, fair value assessments, distribution oversight and ongoing product monitoring supported by MI .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive product governance expertise within UK financial services, with a strong focus on FCA PROD rules, Consumer Duty, and effective stakeholder management. Capable of leading product governance frameworks and ensuring compliance while driving product development aligned with client needs.

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Product Governance ExperienceFCA PROD KnowledgeStakeholder Management SkillsAssessment of Value ExpertiseProduct Development Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product Governance Framework DesignFair Value AssessmentFund OversightPricing ReviewTarget Market IdentificationGovernance ReportingProduct Approval ProcessesChange ManagementPerformance MonitoringRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Commercial JudgementCredibility at Board LevelCoaching and LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

IMCCFAChartered Financial Planner

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementAsset ManagementFCA RegulationsConsumer DutyFund GovernanceACDAFMInvestment GovernanceAdvice GovernanceDual-Hatted Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end product governance framework across the wealth proposition, including target market identification and review, product approval and change processes, fair value assessments, distribution oversight and ongoing product monitoring supported by MI
Act as the senior product lead for Progeny Asset Management and own the governance relationship with the Authorised Corporate Director
Oversee fund governance, Assessment of Value activity, share class and pricing reviews, manufacturer obligations under PROD 3, fund documentation management and governance reporting
Shape the future product roadmap by identifying proposition gaps, rationalising overlapping solutions and developing products that meet client needs and strategic objectives
Lead Progeny's product governance framework across Progeny Wealth and PAM, ensuring compliance with PROD, Consumer Duty and COLL requirements
Chair the Product Governance Committee, set agendas, prepare papers and ensure actions are completed
Manage ACD governance relationship, including oversight reporting, escalation and Assessment of Value activities
Define, document and review target markets, distribution strategies and negative target markets for all products
Oversee fair value assessments, evidencing pricing, costs and client benefits
Lead production of the Consumer Duty Board Report
Oversee product approval, change and withdrawal processes, including governance and client communication
Develop and maintain product MI, monitor performance and client outcomes, and escalate concerns where necessary
Manage relationships with external product, platform and fund providers
Provide reporting and escalation to the Director of Client Proposition, PAM Board and relevant governance committees
Lead, coach and support the Product Manager and wider product team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant product or product governance experience within UK financial services, ideally across both wealth management and asset management
Strong knowledge of FCA PROD rules, Consumer Duty and product governance requirements for both manufacturers and distributors
Experience operating within ACD, AFM or fund governance environments, including Assessment of Value and fund oversight
Proven ability to design, implement and maintain a product governance framework able to withstand regulatory and Board scrutiny
Strong commercial judgement with experience assessing pricing, costs and fair value
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at Board and committee level
Relevant professional qualification such as IMC, CFA, Chartered Financial Planner or equivalent (desirable)
Experience working across multiple regulated entities or within a dual-hatted governance role (desirable)
Experience of fund or product rationalisation, share class consolidation or platform migration programmes (desirable)
Familiarity with both investment governance and advice governance environments (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time employment
Opportunity to lead, coach and support the Product Manager and wider product team