Head of Product - UK May 2026 in London

Role: Head of Product

Reports to: Head of Technology

Location: Remote working (UK based). We are currently a remote‑first organisation, but hybrid working may be an option in the future.

Salary: Circa £100k p.a., depending on experience, plus equity and benefits

Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

About Vestd

Vestd is a leading sharetech platform for equity management – share schemes, fund raising, company secretarial and much more. Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax‑efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and founders seeking investment. Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd’s big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team. Vestd is a B Corp‑certified company, which means we’re committed to balancing profit with purpose.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd

At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts. Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job’s requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion. We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That’s why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences. If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced, strategic and hands‑on Head of Product to lead and evolve Vestd’s product function through its next stage of growth. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for defining product vision, shaping strategy, owning roadmap delivery, and ensuring we continue building category‑leading equity management software for founders, finance teams, employees, advisors and investors.

This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and practical execution. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Revenue, Customer Success and Leadership to ensure our product strategy supports business growth, customer retention and market differentiation.

AI capability is a critical part of this role. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate practical, thoughtful application of AI within product development, internal processes or customer experience — and who can identify meaningful opportunities for AI to improve how we build and deliver product.

The primary responsibilities of this role

• Define and lead Vestd’s product vision, strategy and long‑term roadmap aligned to company goals and growth priorities.
• Translate business objectives, customer needs and market opportunities into a clear and actionable product strategy.
• Identify new product opportunities across equity management, share schemes, valuations, compliance and investor reporting.
• Embed AI thinking into product strategy and identify meaningful opportunities to improve customer experience, internal efficiency and product capability.
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Own and prioritise the product roadmap, balancing customer value, commercial impact and technical feasibility.
• Ensure roadmap priorities are clearly communicated and aligned across Product, Engineering and commercial teams.
• Drive product delivery with clear ownership, realistic planning and strong delivery discipline.
• Balance short‑term improvements with long‑term strategic product development.
• Support integration strategy across key connected platforms including payroll, HRIS, legal and finance systems.
• Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from discovery through to launch, iteration and optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop Product Managers and support the growth of the wider product function.
• Improve product operating frameworks, processes and decision‑making practices.
• Build a high‑performing product culture centred around accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Deeply understand user needs across founders, CFOs, legal teams, HR, employees, investors and advisors.
• Regularly run discovery interviews, usability sessions and validation workshops.
• Translate insights into actionable product opportunities.
• Conduct user interviews, usability testing and discovery workshops to inform product direction.
• Build strong customer empathy across multiple user groups including founders, finance teams, employees and advisors.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Design to ensure effective product development and delivery.
• Use product analytics and data to measure product performance, adoption and customer engagement.
• Track and improve key product metrics including usage, retention and feature success.
• Build strong knowledge of equity management, cap table structures and share schemes including EMI and CSOP.

Essential elements for this role

• 7+ years in Product Management, including at least 3 years in a senior product leadership role.
• Strong experience in B2B SaaS product leadership.
• Experience building and scaling complex multi‑stakeholder software products.
• Demonstrable practical application of AI in product development, operational efficiency or customer experience.
• Strong strategic product thinking with hands‑on execution capability.
• Excellent cross‑functional stakeholder management skills.

What does success look like in this role?

• Delivered a clear, customer‑aligned product strategy and roadmap.
• Introduced a comprehensive metric system, increasing adoption, and time‑to‑value.
• Delivered new capabilities that strengthen our equity management offering.
• Built trust and alignment with Revenue, CS, Sales and Partnerships teams.
• Developed a strong, empowered product team with clear responsibilities.

Culture fit

What makes Vestd folk collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow? Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm. Adaptable – open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed. Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you can expect

Vestd is remote‑first, so in return for your commitment, diligence, and productivity, you’ll have a lot of autonomy during your working day. Some roles demand office hours (to fit our customers’ schedules), but we are committed to offering flexibility where possible.

Why work at Vestd?

Vestd is a great place to work. Take a look at the suite of benefits that you can look forward to as one of our folk:

• This job remote‑first, although attendance is required twice yearly at our in‑person get‑togethers.
• A flexible environment to help you achieve the best work/life balance.
• Equity, of course! (After the qualifying period).
• Monthly recognition scheme, where we celebrate our folk.
• Support with home working equipment.
• A personal training and development budget to keep your career and professional growth on track.
• Private medical insurance with Aviva (after the qualifying period).
• Team retreats are held twice a year. They can include an overnight stay and focus on fun and team cohesion.
• 25 days annual leave plus one extra day per year of service (up to five days).
• Employer contribution pension scheme (after the qualifying period).

Application process

We are accepting rolling applications for this role with no fixed end date. We will respond to every applicant, but we may only screen some candidates depending on the number of applications received.