Head of Product

Overview:

We are looking for a Head of Product to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. Head of Product is responsible for overseeing the firm's Product Strategy, Product Development and Product Management. This role involves leading a team of product professionals, collaborating with other departments, and playing a key role in wide array of duties.

About Us:

Global X Investments Canada Inc. is an innovative financial services company with one of the largest suites of exchange traded funds in Canada. The Global X product family includes a broadly diversified range of solutions for investors of all experience levels to meet their investment objectives in a variety of market conditions. Global X currently has more than $44 billion of assets under management and 147 ETFs listed on major Canadian stock exchanges. Global X is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, which manages more than $800 billion of assets across 19 countries and global markets around the world.

Responsibilities:Product Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and own the firm’s ETF product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client needs, and market trends.
• Identify and assess new product opportunities through competitive analysis, market research, and stakeholder feedback.
• Build business cases for new products, including revenue potential, cost structure, and strategic fit.

Product Development Lifecycle

• Oversee the end-to-end development process from concept to launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.
• Collaborate with investment management team and index providers to define fund mandates and index methodologies.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure all products meet applicable requirements.
• Coordinate with operations and technology to ensure operational readiness and robust creation/redemption processes.

Product Management & Optimization

• Manage the entire product lifecycle, including performance monitoring, profitability analysis, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct regular product reviews to identify enhancement opportunities, cost efficiencies, and potential rationalizations.
• Work with marketing and distribution teams to refresh positioning, marketing collateral, and sales strategies for existing products.
• Act as the product owner in cross-functional discussions, ensuring client feedback and market intelligence inform product decisions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to adapt product features and maintain compliance.

Market Positioning & Launch

• Lead go-to-market planning for new ETFs, including pricing, positioning, and distribution strategies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for ETF products in client meetings, media appearances, and industry events.
• Gather post-launch feedback to drive product enhancements and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematic or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. CFA, MBA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in investment product development and management, with significant ETF and index product expertise.
• Deep knowledge of ETF structures, index methodologies, capital markets, and the Canadian regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing teams, setting strategic priorities, and driving execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; capable of influencing and building relationships with senior executives, distribution partners, and regulators.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Incredible opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of Canadian investors.

Global X is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing a respectful, welcoming and accessible environment for all people. All employment decisions at Global X are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, colour, age, marital status or disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. During the hiring process, for those job applicants selected for interviews, any required accommodation will be provided. If the successful candidate requires accommodations, an individual accommodation plan will be established and the proper adjustments will be made to support them.