Johannesburg: Head of Product

Location: Hybrid – South Africa / Global Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Financial Services | Investment Management | Tax Recovery About the Role WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to appoint a strategic and commercially driven Head of Product. This role is designed for a seasoned product leader with experience in financial services or investment management, tasked with driving innovation and shaping the future of global withholding tax relief and recovery solutions. You will be responsible for the full product lifecycle—from vision and strategy through to execution—while leading a team of high-performing product professionals. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end product strategy and lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing enhancement Define and execute the product roadmap in alignment with client and business priorities Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, sales, technology, and compliance Drive innovation by conducting market research and engaging directly with clients Define and track key performance indicators for product success Ensure all product solutions meet global regulatory and client requirements Mentor and manage a team of product managers and analysts What You’ll Bring Professional qualification: CA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent Multiple years of product management experience in financial services, investment management, or fintech Proven success in delivering complex products in a regulated environment Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate client needs into scalable solutions Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have Experience in tax, custody, or fund administration products Familiarity with global financial regulations and cross-border investment structures Exposure to enterprise sales or business development functions Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in high-growth environments What’s On Offer Leadership role in a mission-critical global product function High-impact exposure within a fast-scaling financial services firm Supportive, innovation-focused environment with global career development opportunities Competitive compensation and leadership incentives Company Culture Our client is a performance-driven and values-led organisation committed to innovation, transparency, and measurable impact. The culture encourages ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. Employees are empowered to lead with curiosity, embrace complexity, and deliver meaningful client outcomes across global markets. If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.