Head of Product, InvestEngine
Back Office Operations
Investment management company
Open for applications
Investment management company
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make investing more simple, more accessible and more powerful.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience within product ownership or operational automation, ideally within financial services or investment operations
- Deep understanding of back-office and middle-office processes in retail investment products or asset servicing
- Strong delivery track record — able to define, own, and execute automation roadmaps end-to-end
- Expertise in embedding compliance by design and integrating audit controls into product workflows
- Skilled in data-driven decision-making, process mapping, and optimisation for scale
- Confident influencing across teams and senior stakeholders, aligning Product, Operations, Compliance, and Tech
Desirable
- Background in leading or contributing to automation guilds or design councils
- Experience managing migrations from legacy systems (e.g. Django, CRM) to scalable automated frameworks
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Head of Product – Back Office Operations to lead the design and delivery of InvestEngine’s back-office automation strategy
- This role is pivotal in shaping a cost-efficient, compliant, and scalable operational foundation for our growth
- You’ll be responsible for reducing manual work, embedding compliance by design, and building systems that enable operational excellence
- Working at the intersection of Product, Operations, and Technology, you’ll translate complex business requirements into a cohesive automation roadmap that strengthens every part of InvestEngine’s operational backbone
- You’ll also lead the cross-functional Ops Automation Guild, driving collaboration and alignment across the organisation
- Own and deliver the end-to-end back-office automation strategy, focusing on scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Translate business requirements into a clear automation roadmap and measurable delivery milestones
- Lead delivery of automation initiatives across core operational areas (e.g. CASS reconciliations, journals, workflow automation, CRM migrations)
- Embed compliance by design and ensure auditability and traceability are built into automated processes
- Drive measurable reductions in manual work and operational errors through smart process redesign and data-led prioritisation
- Build and lead a cross-functional Ops Automation Guild to foster collaboration and continuous improvement across teams
Application process
- Introductory call with our Talent team
- Gamified cognitive assessment to understand how you think and problem-solve
- Competency interview focused on your experience in operational risk and controls (may include a short task or case study)
- Senior leadership interview to explore alignment with our culture, values, and strategic direction
Salary benchmarks
Our take
InvestEngine is an investment management company that aims to democratize investing by helping everyone, irrespective of their financial knowledge, benefit from the markets.
The company distinguishes itself through its very low fees - their DIY portfolio service is associated with zero fees. Moreover, they aim to eliminate the high barrier to entry associated with a significant initial investment by allowing clients to start investing with a low initial amount.
Moreover, all the money invested through its platform is safe. InvestEngine is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and investments are eligible for claims under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), thus the clients' investments are protected.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere scheme for up to 3 months at a time
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Training and development
- Flexible environment
- Vitality health plans
Company values
- Ownership
- Personal responsibility
- Integrity
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Andrey Dobrynin
(Managing Director)Previously Head of Marketing at Slando for 5 years, CEO - Russian-speaking markets at OLX Group for 2 years and Co-Founder at Larixon Classifieds for 6 years.
Share this job
View 2 more jobs at InvestEngine