Head of Proposition Governance(Hybrid – 3 days/week in office) | 12-Month FTC (strong intent to go permanent) | £75,000–£95,000 + benefits. A leading, adviser-owned financial advisor — spanning wealth management, protection, mortgages and pensions — is looking for an experienced Head of Proposition Governance to lead and evolve its proposition governance capability. Following a significant recent capital investment and new (internal promotion) senior leadership, the business is in a genuine growth phase — expanding its adviser base and its product range. This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and shape governance across a proposition set that's actively evolving. This is a governance and oversight role, not a hands-on product-building one. You'll be the person ensuring the product range is good for customers, commercially sound, and defensible to regulators — owning the framework, chairing the committees, and holding the business to accountWhat You'll Be DoingLead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the Proposition Governance Framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, Consumer Duty and group risk appetiteOwn the end-to-end Proposition Development & Management Framework — covering in-house and third-party products, due diligence, target market analysis and periodic review of existing propositionsChair and manage key governance forums, including the Proposition Management Committee and Product Review CommitteeUse market insight, customer data and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and support strong customer outcomesProvide clear governance reporting to senior leadership and boardsManage provider/supplier relationships, including commercial negotiationLead and develop a small, established teamWhat You'll NeedSignificant senior-level experience in financial services and product/proposition governanceA strong track record in proposition development and governance within a regulated environmentExcellent working knowledge of the regulatory landscape, including Consumer Duty and its impact on customer outcomesBroad knowledge across wealth, insurance and mortgages — including provider, competitor, market and adviser dynamicsExperience in supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and influencing senior stakeholders, committees and boardsConfidence chairing committees and presenting to senior leadershipA relevant professional or postgraduate qualification is advantageousThis is a fast moving position - we encourage you to apply now and the team will be in touch shortly. Goodluck!
Declan Stark
