Senior Product Owner

Halian Technology Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fintech sector is on the lookout for a Senior Product Owner to drive innovation in payment solutions. This role involves shaping the product roadmap, integrating with global banking networks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and deliver impactful features that resonate with customers. If you are passionate about redefining financial transactions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a hybrid working model and a chance to make a significant impact in the payments landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management within fintech, focusing on payments.
• Strong understanding of payment systems and banking networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the payments product roadmap and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment features.

Skills

Product Management

Payments Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

My client is growing fintech company, redefining the way financial transactions are processed across borders. As a leader in the payments space, they leverage cutting-edge technology to provide secure, fast, and scalable solutions to a global customer base. They are seeking a Senior Product Owner to join their dynamic team and drive the development of our payments platform and banking network integrations.

Job Overview: As a Senior Product Owner, you will take ownership of the product roadmap, strategy, and execution of key payments-related initiatives, including integration with banking networks, SWIFT, SEPA, and other payment processing protocols. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, operations, and business stakeholders) to build and enhance features that improve our payments infrastructure and create seamless experiences for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap:

   • Lead the development of the payments product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
   • Define product vision, goals, and KPIs for payments and banking network solutions, including SWIFT and SEPA.
   • Prioritize features and improvements based on impact, customer value, and technical feasibility.

2. Payments Expertise:

   • Drive the evolution of our payments platform by ensuring successful integration with global banking networks (SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, etc.).
   • Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, AML/KYC) and implement best practices in payments security and fraud prevention.
   • Develop a deep understanding of market trends and competitor offerings to maintain the company’s competitive edge in the payments space.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration:

   • Work closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver high-quality product features.
   • Partner with customer-facing teams (sales, support, and marketing) to gather customer feedback and prioritize feature requests.
   • Act as a subject matter expert for payment networks, transactions, and banking-related product features.

4. Stakeholder Management:

   • Communicate regularly with senior leadership to update on product progress, key metrics, and upcoming initiatives.
   • Present product vision, strategy, and roadmaps to internal and external stakeholders.
   • Influence cross-functional teams to achieve buy-in on product initiatives and strategy.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   • Monitor and analyze product performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
   • Lead post-launch reviews and iterate on product features to drive adoption and improve customer satisfaction.
   • Ensure a user-centric approach in every stage of the product lifecycle.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

1. Experience:

   • 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a fintech environment, with a focus on payments, banking networks, or financial services.
   • Strong understanding of payment systems, including SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, and other international payment rails.
   • Experience working with banking APIs, payment processors, and money transfer systems.
   • Proven track record of delivering high-impact products in a fast-paced environment.

2. Technical Knowledge:

   • In-depth knowledge of payment protocols, transaction flows, and banking networks.
   • Familiarity with payment security standards.
   • Understanding of product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

3. Soft Skills:

   • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
   • Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision making.
   • Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
   • Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on delivering results as part of a team.

This role offers hybrid working with 3 days on-site in London with a 2 stage interview process.

Apply now to be considered.