Lead product strategy and innovation for Vanguard's pooled investment vehicles (with emphasis on ETFs) across the Americas. Launch and enhance products, ensure regulatory adherence, align regional needs with global platforms, manage cross-functional stakeholder engagement, represent Vanguard externally, and build and lead a high-performing product team to drive execution and growth.
Head of Product, Vanguard Americas
At Vanguard, we’re on a mission to give investors the best chance for investment success. As Head of Product for the Americas, you will play a critical leadership role shaping the future of our product strategy—particularly across ETFs—while connecting regional market needs with Vanguard’s global platform.
This is a highly visible leadership role with meaningful impact across Canada and Latin America.
What you will do:
- Lead product strategy and innovation across Vanguard’s pooled investment vehicles, with a strong emphasis on ETFs
- Drive the evolution and competitiveness of our product lineup, including launching new products and enhancing existing offerings
- Partner across regions to ensure alignment between local market needs and Vanguard’s global product platform
- Lead a team of local investment product experts who frequently participate in strategic client meetings, large-scale events, and support overall advisory sales efforts
- Oversee ongoing product health, positioning, and regulatory adherence, and provide recommendations to improve outcomes
- Collaborate with stakeholders across investment, distribution, legal, finance, and regional teams to deliver results
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability and pace
- Represent Vanguard in client and industry settings, clearly articulating product strategy and value proposition
- Present insights, recommendations, and strategy to senior leadership and product governance bodies
What we’re looking for:
- Deep expertise in ETFs and product strategy within asset management
- Deep knowledge of the Canadian ETF industry, ecosystem, and regulation
- Demonstrated success building and launching products and driving innovation
- Experience working across global or multi-regional organizations
- Strong understanding of distribution dynamics and how investment products are positioned in market
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across a matrixed organization
- Leadership experience in fast-paced, evolving environments, with the ability to drive urgency and execution
Preferred experience:
- Exposure to Latin American markets
- Familiarity with global product platforms (e.g. UCITS), alternatives or private markets a plus.
- Broad asset class knowledge (e.g., equity, fixed income, multi-asset)
- Experience at a leading global asset manager
What will set you apart:
- A strong ETF-first mindset, with depth over breadth
- Ability to bridge global strategy with regional execution
- A builder mentality—comfortable operating in lean environments and accelerating outcomes
- A track record of developing teams and elevating performance
- Energizing leadership style that reinforces accountability, pace, and transformation
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree (MBA/CFA) preferred
- Progressive experience in product strategy, asset management, or related fields
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical capabilities
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Vanguard Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
Toronto, Canada
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