Head of HR and Group ER (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of HR and Group ER (Fintech): Leading people strategy and employee relations for Trading, Operations, Finance, and Risk functions with an accent on executive partnership and high-performance culture. Focus on organizational transformation, ER policy governance, and driving commercial performance through strategic HR leadership.

Location: Cannon Street, London. Hybrid (work-from-home opportunities available)

Company

IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3 million customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions.

What you will do

• Partner with five ExCo members to develop and execute people strategies that accelerate business performance.
• Provide strategic leadership for Employee Relations (ER) and Policy across the Group, ensuring legal compliance and consistent practice.
• Lead organizational design initiatives and change management for major transformation programs.
• Implement performance frameworks to drive accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Lead and develop a team of five HR professionals, including HRBPs and ER specialists.
• Execute talent strategies and succession planning for critical leadership roles.

Requirements

• Significant HR leadership experience partnering at the C-suite/executive level in fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in building high-performance cultures and managing underperformance.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law is required.
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational transformation and change programs.
• Experience overseeing ER functions and managing complex high-risk cases.
• Experience in financial services or fintech is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• 12% Flexible Benefits Package including pension, insurance, and medical plans.
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home options.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and tailored leadership training.
• Extra leave for volunteering and a day off for your birthday.