Product Owner

Ignite Digital; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

34 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Career Development Opportunities

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance Perks

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Job summary

A growing fintech company in the UK is seeking a Product Owner to drive product enhancements on their financial services platform. You will manage the product backlog, collaborate with development teams, and optimize user experiences within an agile environment. The ideal candidate has significant experience as a Product Owner or similar in fintech, strong stakeholder management, and is adept with tools like Azure DevOps. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a relevant role in an agile environment.
• Experience with software development projects under tight deadlines.
• Background in financial services or related fields.
• Growth mindset and passion for driving change in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborative approach with keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Background in financial services, fintech, or wealth/financial advisor platforms.
• Experience working with third-party software providers.
• Knowledge of Pendo, Heap, or similar analytics tools.
• Understanding of straight-through processing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product backlog and prioritize according to business objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Track core product metrics for performance assessment.
• Identify and manage non-functional requirements like security, usability, and performance.
• Plan, deliver, and iterate on product enhancements in agile sprints.
• Track and analyse core product metrics to drive improvements.
• Support UAT testing and smooth product launches.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Non-functional requirements

Analytics

Tools

Azure DevOps

Pendo

Heap

Job description

Are you an experienced Product Owner, Senior Business Analyst, or Product Manager looking for your next exciting challenge in a fast-growing fintech company? Do you thrive in agile development environments, working cross-functionally to drive digital transformation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

We are seeking a Product Owner to take ownership of a key functional area of our cutting-edge financial services platform. You will work closely with software developers, business stakeholders, and third-party technology providers to drive product enhancements, optimize user experiences, and ensure the delivery of high-value solutions aligned with business goals.

As a Product Owner, you will:

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring clear prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with scrum teams to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and refine backlog items.
• Lead example mapping sessions and cross-team collaboration to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify and manage non‑functional requirements like security, usability, and performance.
• Work within agile methodologies to plan, deliver, and iterate on product enhancements efficiently.
• Track and analyze core product metrics to assess performance and drive improvements.
• Support UAT testing and implementation to ensure seamless product launches.

What Were Looking For

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Senior Business Analyst, or Product Manager in an agile environment.
• Experience working on complex software development projects with tight deadlines.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools to manage the development lifecycle.
• A growth mindset and passion for driving change in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A collaborative approach with a keen eye for detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Background in financial services, fintech, or wealth / financial advisor platform‑based businesses.
• Experience working with third‑party software providers.
• Knowledge of Pendo, Heap, or similar analytics tools.
• Understanding of straight‑through processing solutions.

Whats in it for You?

• Hybrid Working A mix of remote and office‑based flexibility typically 2 days per week in office
• Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus Rewarding your hard work and contributions.
• 34 Days Holiday Including bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance Single cover (upgradeable to full family).
• Life Assurance & Income Protection Peace of mind for the future.
• Career Development Opportunities Grow and progress in a supportive environment.
• Wellbeing & Work‑Life Balance Perks Including a Life Event Day off and a dedicated charity day.

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Why Join Us?

Join a company that is making waves in financial technology, backed by substantial investment and a culture of innovation. Our team is collaborative, forward‑thinking, and passionate about delivering high‑quality solutions to our customers. If you are looking to make a real impact in an exciting fintech environment, wed love to hear from you!

(We are an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued.)