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.