Proposition Strategy Director (Fintech)

TL;DR

Proposition Strategy Director (Fintech): Defining and maintaining the long-term product strategy for the advised business, aligned with hirify.global’s objectives and FCA requirements with an accent on platform capabilities, advisor and client value, and market dynamics. Focus on identifying strategic partnerships, providing product leadership, and ensuring the strategy supports business and financial objectives.

Location: You’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester office.

Company

hirify.global is a FTSE 250 investment platform and asset management business offering a range of solutions for professional financial advisors and DIY investors.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the long-term product strategy for the Advised business, aligned to hirify.global’s 2030 vision and agreed objectives.
• Work closely with the Programme Director to ensure the Single Core Wealth Platform delivers against agreed strategy and long-term goals.
• Identify, evaluate and secure strategic and tactical partners to enhance the advised proposition and accelerate time to market.
• Lead market research, competitor intelligence and horizon scanning to anticipate changes in the advised market and inform strategic decisions.
• Provide strategic leadership across the business, influencing senior stakeholders and partnering with Sales, Distribution and Marketing.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of the UK advised market and its future direction.
• Proven experience defining and owning product strategy at scale, including platform-led propositions.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess strategic partnerships and investment trade-offs.
• The credibility to influence senior stakeholders across technology, delivery and commercial teams.
• Strong understanding of UK savings and investment regulation and its impact on long-term product strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme.
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%.
• Free gym membership.
• Ongoing technical training and professional qualification support.
• Casual dress code.