FX/Payments Product Owner
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced FX and Payments Product Owner to join a leading financial services organisation on a six-month contract. This is a key role driving the delivery of innovative, compliant and customer-centric foreign exchange and payments solutions across a complex technology transformation programme.
You will work with multi-country, cross-functional teams, including Technology, Legal, Product, Compliance, Operations and Business, to define, prioritise and deliver new features that enhance customer experience, optimise transaction flows and align with evolving market standards and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end to end delivery of FX and Payments initiatives from concept through to implementation
* Define and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
* Collaborate with engineering, design and business teams to deliver seamless, efficient payment experiences
* Support digital transformation and platform integration efforts across global markets
* Ensure adherence to regulatory, risk and compliance frameworks within payments and FX domains
* Track performance and identify opportunities for continuous product enhancement
Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager within Payments, FX or Transaction Banking
* Strong background in large scale technology transformation and digital platform delivery
* Experience collaborating with multi-country stakeholder groups across diverse business functions
* Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills
* A structured, proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
* Previous experience in financial services, fintech or global banking environments is highly desirable