Product Owner - Digital Markets

R3; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and financial services company seeks a Product Owner to join their Digital Markets team. You will lead the innovation and launch of products using DLT technology, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions. This role offers growth opportunities into senior positions based on your performance, contributing to cutting-edge products.

Benefits

Clear career path with growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a product owner role with a track record of delivering data-driven solutions.
• Experience in Capital Markets, Fintech, Retail Payments, or Wholesale Banking is desirable.
• Interest in DLT/Blockchain technologies; effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog.
• Work closely with development and QA teams to demonstrate product value.
• Prepare and sign off on deliverables of working solutions or POCs.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Customer-focus

Business Acumen

Education

3+ years in a product owner role

Experience in Financial Services

Background in launching software/services

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The Team

R3's Digital Markets team comprises innovative problem-solvers and strategic, fast-moving members collaborating with customers to solve challenges and build solutions leveraging R3's flagship DLT technology Corda. As part of the Product team, you will help drive successful customer outcomes by defining and delivering end-to-end customer solutions, including design, build, and deployment phases, working closely with Product Managers and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for innovation and end-to-end launch of products.
• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, collaborating with the Product Manager and Solution Architects to accurately articulate product and customer requirements.
• Following agile principles, take initiatives from the Product Manager, break down features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development and QA teams to demonstrate product value and own the product roadmap.
• Own the product backlog, ensuring priorities are clear and obtaining input from stakeholders; act as the point of contact for the development team.
• Create reusable templates and artifacts needed for the functional phase, including business flow diagrams and specifications.
• Prepare and sign off on deliverables of working solutions or POCs for internal and customer teams.
• Develop and maintain tracking and reporting of product performance post-launch to evaluate future investments.
• Convey and simplify technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with UX designers to create mockups of the final product.
• Work with the Product Manager to understand product strategy, market, and customer needs to ensure product-market fit and success.

Daily functions include:

• Breaking epics into user stories
• Prioritizing sprints
• Coordinating sprint planning
• Evaluating progress
• Answering development questions
• Outlining milestones and risks

Skills

• Balance of technical knowledge and business acumen
• Customer-first, ABCD thinking mindset
• Proactive, self-starter with excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders
• Highly organized with personal accountability

Education & Experience

• 3+ years in a product owner role
• Experience in Financial Services domains like Capital Markets, Fintech, Retail Payments, or Wholesale Banking is desirable
• Proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions with a customer-first approach
• Background in launching software/services with engineering teams, proficient in prototyping and Agile principles
• Interest in DLT/Blockchain technologies; previous experience not required
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences

We offer a clear career path with growth opportunities. The Product Owner role can lead to senior positions like Senior Product Owner or Product Manager, based on performance. Join our dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge products in technology and financial markets. Apply today!