Head of Retirement Proposition (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Retirement Proposition (Fintech): Defining and executing the Master Trust retirement strategy with an accent on integrating modern guidance and advice models into a digital-first environment. Focus on optimizing AUM retention, designing intuitive digital customer journeys, and ensuring alignment with UK regulatory standards.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

A financial technology business revolutionizing retirement and savings through a cloud-native digital platform.

What you will do

• Establish and execute the retirement proposition roadmap, aligning product features with business goals and UK regulatory standards.
• Drive the product development lifecycle from initial concept through to market launch in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Integrate member behavior data into proposition design to continually refine the user experience.
• Develop innovative decumulation solutions to optimize AUM retention and support business growth.
• Ensure the retirement proposition delivers demonstrable Value for Money and meets all governance requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the retirement proposition in client engagements and industry thought leadership.

Requirements

• Proven technical background in DC pension proposition development and retirement strategy.
• Experience within Financial Services, specifically within Master Trust or tech-forward Wealthtech environments.
• Track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects within agile frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements and data analytics into intuitive digital customer journeys.
• Strong communication skills with confidence to influence at Board and Trustee levels.
• Must be based in London for a hybrid work arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• £500 annual training budget for professional development.
• Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare, and EAP.
• Enhanced sick leave (three months’ pay per year) and fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• In-office wellbeing perks such as manicures, massages, and barbers.