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 quick-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, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.

We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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📌 Head of Product, Vanguard Americas (Toronto)
🏢 The Vanguard Group
📍 Toronto