Product Owner

Location: Farringdon

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