Head Of Digital Growth (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Digital Growth (Fintech): Leading the multi-year digital modernization of platforms and services for Individual Life & Pensions with an accent on commercial growth, adviser/customer experience, and operational efficiency. Focus on orchestrating cross-functional squads, defining digital standards, and driving measurable commercial outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Hybrid in Stirling, Edinburgh, London, or Reading; remote considered for the right candidate).

Company

hirify.global is a long-standing financial services leader combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide innovative savings and investment solutions.

What you will do

• Lead multi-year digital modernization programs to transition platforms and services to a future-state operating model.
• Own the commercial business case, including sizing, investment trade-offs, and benefit realization.
• Define and embed a test-and-learn operating model using cross-functional squads.
• Partner with Product Owners, Experience Design, and Technology leads to shape digital standards and service architecture.
• Represent the digital pillar in senior governance forums and ExCo-facing meetings.
• Coach and develop multi-disciplinary teams in experimentation, conversion optimization, and digital analytics.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK or willing to work within the UK.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in digital growth, proposition, or product roles within financial services or regulated markets.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable commercial growth through digital channels at scale.
• Deep experience leading omni-channel adviser or customer journeys in a B2B2C model.
• Demonstrable success operating within a regulated environment with Consumer Duty or equivalent standards.
• Expertise in agile delivery and managing cross-functional squads from discovery to live.

Nice to have

• In-depth knowledge of the UK life & pensions market and adviser ecosystems.
• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation and target operating model design.
• Familiarity with modern growth, martech, personalization tooling, and AI-enabled experience models.

Culture & Benefits

• Valuable pension scheme with up to 18% total contributions.
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase extra days.
• Comprehensive private healthcare, critical illness cover, and life assurance.
• Market-leading parental leave policy covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity.
• Flexible working arrangements and commitment to an inclusive, diverse workplace.