The Role
The Head of Product Growth leads strategic product portfolio management, including market analysis, product development, team mentorship, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client, a company in the financial services industry, is seeking to hire a Head of Product Growth. The Head of Growth plays a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of product portfolio. This position involves leading the team in strategic planning, market analysis, product packaging, and financial modeling, with a focus on ongoing portfolio rationalization and driving consumer intelligence for informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Product Managers and Team Leads.
- Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Understand and execute the strategic vision for the product portfolio in alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and potential risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Software, and Sales, to develop and enhance wealth management products.
- Develop and propose comprehensive product strategies, providing market outcome projections for informed decision-making.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring products meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain detailed product requirement documents, incorporating feedback and adapting to changing market dynamics.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for products and regularly assess product performance against set benchmarks.
- Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and performance data to make informed decisions and recommendations for product improvements.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and price movements, providing recommendations for key decision- making.
- Undertake financial modeling for products or services and target markets, fostering a deep understanding of the relationships between the product and its market.
- Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to analyze and project the financial performance of products and target markets.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes affecting products and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory challenges and maintain a thorough understanding of industry regulations.
- Collaborate with Software team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of products application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) is a plus.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in product management within the financial services sector, with a knowledge of wealth management products.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies is an advantage.
Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- Proven experience in product management within the financial services sector
- 10+ years of experience in product management
- Knowledge of wealth management products
- Strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
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The Company
What We Do
StarGuide HR Consulting Limited is a Lagos-based human resources consultancy and outsourcing firm providing services such as HR business partnering, recruitment, payroll, training, and HR software solutions.
